Question

Kaitlin, Dale, and Eric have a total of $133 in their wallets. Eric has $8 less than Kaitlin. Dale has 3 times what Eric has. How much do they have in

their wallets?

Answer 1

K = $33

D = $75

E = $25

Explanation:

k = kaitlin's $

d = 3(k - 8)

e = k - 8

k + 3(k - 8) + k - 8 = 133

k + 3k - 24 + k - 8 = 133

5k - 32 = 133

5k = 154

k = 33

dale's $ = 3(33 - 8) = 3(25) or $75

eric's $ = 33 - 8 = $25