SOLUTION: The ratio of Hanks income spent on rent to his income spent on car payments is 3 to 1. If he spends a total of $1640 per month on the rent and car payment, how much does he spend
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Question 105120: The ratio of Hanks income spent on rent to his income spent on car payments is 3 to 1. If he spends a total of $1640 per month on the rent and car payment, how much does he spend on each item?
In my head I figure $410 on car and $1230 on rent, but I don't know how to put it on paper.
Please help.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how about 3x+1x=1640
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