Question 134512
Bridget, Laura and Reagan shared a sum of money.  Bridgets share is 40% of the money. Reagans share was $4 more than Lauras. Laurras share was $16. How much money did they share all together?

Bridget shares 0.40 of the money.

Let m = money

So, Bridget = 0.40(m).

Reagan shares $4 MORE than Lauras who shares $16.

This tells me that Reagan's shares is $4 + $16 = $20.

Reagan's share + Lauras' share = $36.

What is 40 percent of 36?

Bridget has 0.40 times 36 = $14.40

Together = $14.40 + $16 + $20

Together = $50.40