Question

Anthony Tedesco sold his used mountain bike and accessories for $132. If he received 5 times as much money for the bike as he did for the accessories, find how much money he received for the bike.

Answer 1

Amount he sold used mountain bike = $110

Amount he sold his used accessories = $22

Explanation:

Amount he sold used mountain bike = x

Amount he sold his used accessories = y

Total amount = $132

If he received 5 times as much money for the bike as he did for the accessories

x = 5y

Total = mountain bike + accessories

132 = x + y

.

132 = 5y + y

132 = 6y

y = 132 / 6

= $22

y = $22

x = 5y

= 5 × 22

= 110

x = $110

x = $110; y = $22