Question

Carlos has $24, which is 1 1/3 as much money as Luisa has. How much money does Luisa have?

Answer 1

18 bucks

Explanation:

Answer 2

Luisa has $18

Explanation:

Let us solve the question

∵ Carlos has $24

∵ Carlos has 1
`(1)/(3)` as much money as Luisa has

→ Let Luisa has x dollars

∵ Luisa has x dollars

∴ Carlos money = 1
`(1)/(3)` × x

∴ Carlos money = 1
`(1)/(3)` x

→ Change the mixed number to an improper fraction

∵ 1
`(1)/(3)` =
`(1(3)+1)/(3)` =
`(4)/(3)`

∴ Carlos money =
`(4)/(3)` x

→ Substitute the Carlos money by 24

∵ 24 =
`(4)/(3)` x

→ Multiply both sides by 3

∵ 24 × 3 = 4x

∴ 72 = 4x

→ Divide both sides by 4

∴ 18 = x

∴ Luisa has $18