SOLUTION: 27.5% of Sam’s money is equal to 50% of Betty’s money. Sam has $90 more than Betty. How much money do they have altogether??

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Question 1164367: 27.5% of Sam’s money is equal to 50% of Betty’s money. Sam has $90 more than Betty. How much money do they have altogether??
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, Sam
x, Betty



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