SOLUTION: 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
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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 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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.
If Bonnie worked more, ow much should each of the recieve.
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7:4 is the same as 7x:4x where 7x is Bonnie's share.
Equation
7x + 4x = 88
11x = 88
x = 8
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7x = $56 (amount Bonnie should receive)
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4x = $32 (amount Tim should receive)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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