Lia, Phil, and Cam collect a total of $200.30 for a holiday fundraiser. Phil collects $12.80 more than Lia. Cam collects 3 times as much as Lia. How much does each person collect?

Question

Lia, Phil, and Cam collect a total of $200.30 for a holiday fundraiser.  Phil collects $12.80 more than Lia.  Cam collects 3 times as much as Lia.  How much does each person collect?

Damon · Accepted Answer

P = L + 12.80 C = 3 L so L + 3 L + L + 12.80 = 200.30 5 L = 200.30 - 12.80

Anonymous · Answer

you guys make no sense

anonymouse · Answer

??? I'm in 5th grade, and this problem came up... We haven't even learned basic algebra