Question

I have 3 time as much money as does my brother. your total is 42$. how much do we have

Answer 1

Explanation:

money of brother=x(say)

money i have=3x

x+3x=42

4x=42

x=42/4=21/2=10.50

money of brother=$ 10.50

money i have= 3 *10.50=31.50 $

Answer 2

56

Explanation:

42 / 3 = brother's amount = 14

14 + 42 = 56