Question

Heather, Michael, and Austin have a total of 92 in their wallets. Heather has 10 more than Michael. Austin has 4 times what Heather has. How much do they have in their wallets?

Answer 1

Austin - 68

Healther - 17

Michael - 7

Explanation:

x+x-10+4x=92

6x=102

x=17

Answer 2

Heather- 17, Michael - 7, Austin- 68

Explanation:

h +m + a= 92

h= m+10 ⇒ m= h - 10

a= 4h

• h+ h-10 +4h= 92
• 6h= 92+10
• 6h= 102
• h= 102/6
• h= 17 ⇒ m= 17-10= 7, a= 4*17= 68

Heather- 17, Michael - 7, Austin- 68