SOLUTION: If Bill and Hanes have 60 dollars between them, and Hanes has half as much as Bill, how much does Hanes have?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Coins -> SOLUTION: If Bill and Hanes have 60 dollars between them, and Hanes has half as much as Bill, how much does Hanes have?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 888931: If Bill and Hanes have 60 dollars between them, and Hanes has half as much as Bill, how much does Hanes have?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B%2BH=60
But,
H=%281%2F2%29B
Substituting,
B%2B%281%2F2%29B=60
%283%2F2%29B=60
B=%282%2F3%2960
B=40
Then,
H=%281%2F2%29%2840%29
H=20