SOLUTION: Q 1.Peggy had $240 more than Joyce. After Joyce gave Peggy $80,the ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.How much did Peggy had at first?
Q2.There was 28.3l in containe
Question 1088522: Q 1.Peggy had $240 more than Joyce. After Joyce gave Peggy $80,the ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.How much did Peggy had at first?
Q2.There was 28.3l in container a and 3.1l of water in container b. After Samy added an equal amount of water into each container, there's was 5 times as much water in container a than in container b. What was the total amount of water in both the containers in the end? Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
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Joyce gave Peggy $80. The ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Q 1.Peggy had $240 more than Joyce. After Joyce gave Peggy $80,the ratio of Joyce money to Peggy's money was 3:5.How much did Peggy had at first?
Q2.There was 28.3l in container a and 3.1l of water in container b. After Samy added an equal amount of water into each container, there's was 5 times as much water in container a than in container b. What was the total amount of water in both the containers in the end?
Correct answer:
You should let original amount Peggy had = P
Therefore, original amount Joyce had = P - 240
Use this info. to get the correct answer above.
IGNORE the RUBBISH posted by the other person. Peggy could not have had $760, originally. This makes ABSOLUTELY no sense.
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