Question

Ben has $ x . John has $ y more than Ben. Tom has $ z more than John. (i) Find Tom's money in terms of x, y and z. (ii) If x = 12, y= 5 and z = 10 , how much money does John have?

Answer 1

Tom has $27

while John $17

Ben has $12 John has 5 more

12 + 5 = 17

Tom has 10 more than John

17 + 10 = 27