Patricia has $12 more than Rhoda and $15 more than Sarah. Together all three have $87. How much does Patricia have?

Question

Rhoda = P+12
Sarah = P+15
Patricia = P

P + P + 12 + P + 15 = 87
3P + 27 = 87
3P = 60
P = 20

Does Patricia have $20?
I’m confirming.

Answer 1

Patricia has more than both Rhoda and Sarah

you have it set up backwards

Answer 2

oh yes.

Answer 3

$38.

Answer 4

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