Question

Sasha. Julia, and Vika go shopping. Sasha spends$8 less than twice the amount that Vika spent. Julia spends $12 more than Vika spent. the three shoppers spent $204 in all how much did each girl spend

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

Vika = X
Sasha = 2x-8
Julia = x+12

x + 2x-8 + x+12 = 204

combine like terms first:

4x +4 = 204

4x = 200

x = 200/4 = 50

Vika = X = $50
Sasha = 2x-8 = 2(50)-8 = 100-8 =$92
Julia = x+12 = 50+12 = $62