(cont'd) Ree $35, she would have 1/3 of what Ree had. How much did Ree have ?
2007-03-19 19:18:21 · 4 answers · asked by Lim S 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
First, form the two equations:
Let R= money of Ree & P= money of Paul
R-28=P+28 => P=R-56
P-35=1/3 * (R+35) => R+35=3P-105 => R= 3P-140
substitue P into the equation => R=3(R-56)-140
=> 2R=168+140=308 => R=154 <--- your answer
and P=R-56=154-56=98
2007-03-19 23:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My background is in basic Accounting, which does not require one to be a mathematical genius; only to separate the debits and credits; but, I think the answer to your question is $7. If I'm right, "hooray for me". If I'm wrong, I haven't lost any confidence in my ability to "keep the books".
2007-03-20 03:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please get your pronouns straight so the question is comprehensible.
2007-03-20 02:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by hznfrst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please restate the question as it is not comprehendible .
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2007-03-20 02:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by >> fleur << 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋