SOLUTION: Amy has the same number of sisters as brothers. Her brother Jason has twice as many sisters as brothers. How many children are in the family?

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Question 243305: Amy has the same number of sisters as brothers. Her brother Jason has twice as many sisters as brothers. How many children are in the family?
Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Answer=7 children.
4 girl & 3 boys
Amy has 3 sisters & 3 brothers.
Jason has 4 sisters & 2 brothers or twice as many sisters as brothers.

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