Question

Jen and Jay each work 20 hours a week at different jobs. Jay earns twice as much as Jen. Together they can earn $480. How much does each girl earn in a week?​

Answer 1

Jen earns $160 and Jay earns $220

Explanation:

Jay earns twice as much as Jen. Lets put this as Jay earning 2x while Jeb earns x. now we have to figure out what x means. So in total we have 3x. 480 = 3x therefore 1x = 160. So if Jay earns 2x then she earns 220 dollars and Jen earns 160 dollars. Hope this helps!