SOLUTION: In a tournament there are twice as many amateur as professional. A total of96 are in tournament. How many amateyrs are there?

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Question 485421: In a tournament there are twice as many amateur as professional. A total of96 are in tournament. How many amateyrs are there?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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n+2n=96
3n=96
n=32
2n=64
There are 64 amateurs and 32 professionals in the tournament..