SOLUTION: t and j earned $49 on friday, 42 on saturday, and 21 on sunday mowing lawns. What is the most they could have charged for each lawn? Create a model to represent the problem.

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Question 1044487: t and j earned $49 on friday, 42 on saturday, and 21 on sunday mowing lawns. What is the most they could have charged for each lawn? Create a model to represent the problem.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The greatest common divisor of 49,42%5D%5D%5D%2C+and+%7B%7B%7B21
is +7+
the model would be:
+49%2F7+=+42%2F6+=+21%2F3+
+7+ = number of lawns mowed on friday
+6+ = number of lawns mowed on saturday
+3+ = number of lawns mowed on sunday
The most they could have charged for each lawn is $7