Question

Laura, Jose, and Keith have a total of $118 in their wallets. Jose has $8 more than Laura, Keith has 3 times what Laura has. How much does each have

Answer 1

Let’s assume that Laura has x$
Jose = 8+ x
Keith= 3x

So the total is equal to
118= x + 8 +x + 3x
118= 5x + 8
Subtract 8 from both sides
110= 5x
Divide 5 by both sides
22$= x which is what Laura has
Jose will have :8+22= 30$
Keith will have :3*22=66$