SOLUTION: A total of $55 is divided among Ben, John, and Mary. John got 1/3 of what Ben got, while Mary got 1/2 of what Ben got. How much did each recieve?
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Question 583042: A total of $55 is divided among Ben, John, and Mary. John got 1/3 of what Ben got, while Mary got 1/2 of what Ben got. How much did each recieve?
I am not sure how to convert this to algebra form. I should be able to solve once I get the correct form, but I would appreciate the help to be sure I am getting the correct steps.
Thank you Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, solver91311:Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! j=john b=ben m=mary
substitute the j and m and solve for ben find a common denom number to knock out the fractions (6) is divisable by 3, 2, and 1 so cross canceling will eliminate the fractions multiply everything by 6
substitute in b for the other two equations
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check
j+m+b=55
10+15+30=55
55=55
correct
