Use the image to answer the question. Brayden and Dominic both babysit on the weekend. This weekend Brayden and Dominic earned money in a ratio of 3:1. If the boys earned a total of $48, how much did Dominic earn? Responses $12 $12 - no response given $16 $16 - no response given $48 $48 - no response given $36

Answer 1

To find out how much Dominic earned, we can start by letting the amount Brayden earned be represented as \( 3x \) and the amount Dominic earned as \( x \) since their earnings are in a ratio of 3:1.

According to the problem, the total earnings of both Brayden and Dominic is $48. Therefore, we can set up the equation:

\[ 3x + x = 48 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 4x = 48 \]

Next, we solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{48}{4} = 12 \]

Now, since \( x \) represents the amount Dominic earned, we find that Dominic earned $12.

Thus, the answer is $12.