SOLUTION: Susan, Ahmad, and Dale have a total of $149 in their wallets. Susan has $5 more than Dale. Ahmad has 4 times what Dale has. How much does each have?

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Question 1047013: Susan, Ahmad, and Dale have a total of $149 in their wallets. Susan has $5 more than Dale. Ahmad has 4 times what Dale has. How much does each have?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Susan, Ahmad, and Dale have a total of $149 in their wallets. Susan has $5 more than Dale. Ahmad has 4 times what Dale has. How much does each have?
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s + a + d = 149
s = d + 5
a = 4d
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Substitute for "s" and for "a" to solve for "d"::
d+5 + 4d + d = 149
6d = 144
d = $24
s = d+5 = $29
a = 4d = $96
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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