Leonard and Marcus saved up a total of $47 Leonard has saved 3 dollars less than 3/5 as much as Marcus how much has Marcus saved

Answer 1

Let x be the amount Marcus has saved.

Then, Leonard has saved (3/5)x - 3 dollars.

Since their total savings is $47, we have the equation:

x + (3/5)x - 3 = 47
(8/5)x - 3 = 47
(8/5)x = 50
x = 50 * 5/8
x = 31.25

Therefore, Marcus has saved $31.25.