Question

Lia, Phil, and Cam collect a total of $200.30 for a holiday fundraiser. Phil collects $12.80 more than Lia. Cam collects 3 times as much as Lia. How much does each person collect?

Answer 1

P = L + 12.80
C = 3 L

so
L + 3 L + L + 12.80 = 200.30

5 L = 200.30 - 12.80

Answer 2

you guys make no sense

Answer 3

???
I'm in 5th grade, and this problem came up...
We haven't even learned basic algebra