Question

Debra, Pablo, and Chris have a total of $109 in their wallets. Chris has 4 times what Debra has. Pablo has $7 more than Debra. How much does each have

Answer 1

Chris = $68, Pablo = $24, Debra = $17

Explanation:

C + P + D = 109

C = 4D

P = D + 7

4D + D + D + 7 = $109

6D + 7 = $109

Subtract 7 from both sides...

6D = 102

Divide both sides by 6...

D = $17

and Debra has 17 dollars which means...

C = 4(17)

C = $68

Chris has $68

P = 17 + 7

P = $24

and Pablo has $24!