SOLUTION: Robert and his younger sister are selling gift wrap to raise funds for the middle school band. Robert's sales are 2.5 times his sister's sales. Their total sales together can be r

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Question 1197432: Robert and his younger sister are selling gift wrap to raise funds for the middle school band. Robert's
sales are 2.5 times his sister's sales. Their total sales together can be represented by the equation
x + 2.5x = 63 .
Which of these statements are true? Choose ALL that are correct.
A. Robert's sister's sales total $18.00.
B. Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x = 63 .
C. Robert's sister's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x = 63 .
D. Robert's sales are represented by x when solving 2.6x = 63 .
E. Robert's sales total $25.20
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

sister's sales = x
Robert's =  
x + 2.5x = 63   0r x = $18  and 2.5($18) = $45
Following true:
A. Robert's sister's sales total $18.00.
C. Robert's sister's sales are represented by x when solving 3.5x = 63 .


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