Question

Joe, Josie and Bob has $35 when they put their money together. Joe has half as much as Josie. Bob has four times as much money as Joe. How much money does Josie have?

Answer 1

Answer: $10

Explanation:

Let Josie's money be x

Since Joe has half as much as Josie. Joe's money will be: x/2 = 0.5x

Bob has four times as much money as Joe. Bob's money will be = (4 × 0.5x) = 2x

Therefore, we add all the amount together and equate to $35. This will be:

x + 0.5x + 2x = 35

3.5x = 35

x = 35/3.5

x = 10

Josie has $10