Question

Andy has $123in his checking account. if andy has $7 less than 4 times the amount that rachel has in her account, what is the amount of money in rachels account?

Answer 1

Balance in Rachel account = $37.75

Explanation:

Given:

Balance in Andy checking account = $123

Balance in Andy checking account = 4[Balance in Rachel account - 7]

Find:

Balance in Rachel account

Computation:

Assume;

Balance in Rachel account = a

So,

Balance in Andy checking account = 4[a - 7]

123 = 4[a - 7]

123 = 4a - 28

4a = 151

a = 37.75

Balance in Rachel account = $37.75