Question

Peter has p15.50 more than larry. together they have p97.50. How much money does peter have please help me to answer this....

Answer 1

Explanation:

x = peter and y = larry

x + y = 97.5

x = y + 15.5

(y + 15.5 ) + y = 97.5

2y + 15.5 = 97.5

2y = 97.5 - 15.5

2y = 82

y = 82/2

y = 41.....larry has 41

x + y = 97.5

x + 41 = 97.5

x = 97.5 - 41

x = 56.50 <===== peter has 56.50

Answer 2

57.50

Explanation:

97.5-15.5=82

82÷2=42

42+15.5=57.5