SOLUTION: Laura, Ravi, and Joe have a total of
$83
in their wallets. Joe has
3
times what Laura has. Ravi has
$8
more than Laura. How much does each have?
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Question 1002654: Laura, Ravi, and Joe have a total of
$83
in their wallets. Joe has
3
times what Laura has. Ravi has
$8
more than Laura. How much does each have?
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Call their amounts L, R and J.
L + R + J = 83
J = 3L
R = L + 8
Substitute these last two into the first one and get
L + (L + 8) + 3L = 83
5L + 8 = 83
5L = 75
L = 15
R = 23
J = 45
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