Question

Tim and Tom are trying to earn money to buy a new game system over a 3-month period. Tim saved $45.69 each month. If they need a total of $214.53 to buy the game system, how much does Tom need to earn each of the 3 months in order to buy the game system?

A.25.82
B.103.07
C.77.46
D.168.84

Answer 1

A. 25.82

Explanation:

(3*Tim)+(3*tom)=214.53

(3*45.69)+(3*tom)=214.53

137.07+(3*tom)=214.53

-137.07+(3*tom)=214.53-137.07

3*tom=77.46

tom/3=77.46/3

tom=25.82