Question
Craig, Daniel and Edward shared an amount of money. Craig took 1/3 of the total amount of money. Daniel had twice as much money as Edward. The boys have $360 altogether. How much money does Edward have?
Answers
oobleck
c = 1/3 * 360 = 120
e + 2e = 360 - 120 = 240
e = 80
e + 2e = 360 - 120 = 240
e = 80
Anonymous
Craig took 1/3 : 360 * 1/3 = 120
=> $120
Daniel had twice as much money as
Edward : 2x + x = 360 - 120
3x = 240
x = 80
=> Edward : $80
=> $120
Daniel had twice as much money as
Edward : 2x + x = 360 - 120
3x = 240
x = 80
=> Edward : $80