Asked by Matthew
Mr. Clarkson and Mrs. Rose had an average of $180. After Mr. Clarkson spent $73 and Mrs. Rose received $38 from her father, Mr. Clarkson had 1/4 as much money as Mrs. Rose. How much money did each have at first?
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Reiny
Clarkson --- x
Rose ------ y
but (x+y)/2 = 180
x+y = 360
y = 360-x
clarkson spent 73:
amount left = x-73
Rose got 38
her amount now = 360-x + 38 =398-x
clarkson has 1/4 as much as Rose
x-73 = (1/4)(398-x)
4x-292 = 398 - x
5x = 690
x = 138
Clarkson had $138
Rose had $222
Rose ------ y
but (x+y)/2 = 180
x+y = 360
y = 360-x
clarkson spent 73:
amount left = x-73
Rose got 38
her amount now = 360-x + 38 =398-x
clarkson has 1/4 as much as Rose
x-73 = (1/4)(398-x)
4x-292 = 398 - x
5x = 690
x = 138
Clarkson had $138
Rose had $222
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