Eugene has three times as many angelfish as clownfish in his aquarium. If he has a total of 48 fish, how many are angelfish?

a) 36
b) 32
c) 16
d) 12

4 answers

x= clownfish
3x=angelfish

x+3x=48
4x=48
x=12

12 clowns....36 angels
x clowns
3x angels
4x = 48
x = 12 clowns
3x = 36 angels
36
263