SOLUTION: a bus went 318 km farther than a car. the car went 1/3 as far as the bus. how far did each vehicle travel? choices for cars distance: 147, 151, 159

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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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b=c+318 and b=3c so 3c=c+318 ... 2c=318 ... c=159 ... b=159+318 ... b=479