document.write( "Question 229027: Bonnie & Tim do some yardwork for their neighbor. The ratio comparing the amount of time each one works is 7:4. The neighbor pays them $88. If Bonnie worked more, ow much should each of the recieve. In the margin is says that Bonnie made $56.00 and Tim made $32.00 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #169898 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Bonnie & Tim do some yardwork for their neighbor. The ratio comparing the amount of time each one works is 7:4. The neighbor pays them $88. \n" ); document.write( "If Bonnie worked more, ow much should each of the recieve. \n" ); document.write( "------------------------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "7:4 is the same as 7x:4x where 7x is Bonnie's share. \n" ); document.write( "Equation \n" ); document.write( "7x + 4x = 88 \n" ); document.write( "11x = 88 \n" ); document.write( "x = 8 \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "7x = $56 (amount Bonnie should receive) \n" ); document.write( "----- \n" ); document.write( "4x = $32 (amount Tim should receive) \n" ); document.write( "======================================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |