Question

Yolanda, Ravi, and Chris sent a total of 98 text messages over their cell phone during the weekend. Chris sent 8 fewer messages than yolanda. Ravi sent 4 times as many messages as Chris. How many messages did they each send

Answer 1

Yolanda: 23

Ravi: 60

Chris: 15

Explanation:

y + r + c = 98

c = y - 8

r = 4c

y + r + c = 98

y = c + 8

r = 4c

c + 8 + 4c + c = 98

6c = 90

c = 15

y = c + 8 = 23

r = 4c = 60

Answer:

Yolanda: 23

Ravi: 60

Chris: 15