Jaquie and Jordan are competing in a fundraiser for a local music program. If Jaquie earns $3 to Jordan’s $1 raised, how much would Jaquie raise if their total was $48?

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(1 point)
Responses

$12
$12

$36
$36

$48
$48

$144
$144
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Answer 1

Let's call the amount Jaquie raises "x". Since Jaquie earns $3 to Jordan's $1, this means that Jordan raises 3 times less than Jaquie. So Jordan raises x/3 dollars.

The total amount they raise is x + x/3 = $48.

To solve this equation, we can multiply through by 3 to get rid of the fraction:

3x + x = 3($48)
4x = $144
x = $144/4
x = $36

Therefore, Jaquie raises $36.

So the correct answer is $36.