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Maria, Ahmad, and Bob sent a total of 52 text messages during the weekend. Maria sent fewer messages than Bob. Ahmad sent times as many messages as Bob. How many messages did they each send?

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Answer:

Maria sent 7 messages

Bob sent 5 messages

Ahmad sent 45 messages

Explanation:

Given that Maria, Ahmad, and Bob sent a total of 52 text messages during the weekend.

If Maria sent fewer messages than Bob, and Ahmad sent times as many messages as Bob

Since the exact figures were not given, then let make an assumption that Ahmad sent 9 times as many messages as Bob.

If Bob sent 5 messages, then, Ahmad will send 5 × 9 = 45 messages

Also, it is given that Maria sent fewer messages than Bob. Take 45 away from 52. That is,

52 - 45 = 7

Therefore,

Maria sent 7 messages

Bob sent 5 messages

Ahmad sent 45 messages

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