SOLUTION: Paula broke half as many balloons as Perry broke. Altogether they broke 18 balloons. How many balloons did Perry break?

Question 220698: Paula broke half as many balloons as Perry broke. Altogether they broke 18 balloons. How many balloons did Perry break?
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

No. of balloons Perrry broke = x
No. of balloons Paula broke = (1/2)x --> as many balloons as Perry.

--->
---> Perry broke

---> Paula broke

Check,

Thank you,
Jojo

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