Question

Steven, Christian, and Abraham we’re saving money. All together, they saved $190. Steven saved 3 times more money than Abraham. Christian saved &10 less than Abraham. Write an equation to find out how much each boy saved and determine each boys contribution.

Answer 1

Answer :
`x+3x+x-10=190` , where x= the money ( in dollars) saved by Abraham.

Money saved by Abraham = $40

Money saved by Steven = $120

Money saved by Christian = $30

Explanation:

Let the money saved by Abraham be x ( in dollars).

According to the given statements ,

Money saved by Steven = 3x

Money saved by Christian = x-10

Together they have $190 , so
`x+3x+x-10=190`

`\Rightarrow\ 5x=190+10`

`\Rightarrow\ 5x=200`

`\Rightarrow\ x=40`

i.e. Money saved by Abraham = $40

Money saved by Steven = 3($40)= $120

Money saved by Christian = $40-$10 = $30