Question

Carmen, Bill, and Manuel sent a total of 62 text messages over their cell phones during the weekend. Bill sent 10 more messages than Carmen. Manuel sent times as many messages as Bill. How many messages did they each send?

Answer 1

Carmen 14 Bill 24 Manuel 24

Explanation:

Bill and Manuel both sent the same amount of messages

Carmen: C

Bill C+10

Manuel C+10

C + (C+10) + (C+10) = 62

3C +20 = 62

3C = 42

C= 14

Carmen:14

Bill :14+10 = 24

Manuel 14+10 = 24

24+24+14 = 62