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Question 96529: Having some trouble with this 1, any help is apperciated.
Question:
Dainiela and Claire both have summer jobs. By the end of the summer Claire has earned 3 times the amount of money Daniela earned. If together they earned $2400, how much money did Daniela Earn.

Answer by coyote(32) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+3x=2400
4x=2400
2400/4=600
x=600
So Dainiela has earned $600 and Claire has earned $1800 (600*3).
To check this:
add 1800+600=$2400