Question

Linda, Frank, and Reuben have a total of $97 in their wallets. Reuben has 4 times what Linda has. Frank has $7 more than Linda. how much does each have?

Answer 1

Linda has $15, Reuben has $60, and Frank has $22

Answer 2

Let Linda has x amount.
⇒ Linda = x

Reuben has 4 times what Linda has.
⇒ Reuben = 4x

Frank has $7 more than Linda.
⇒ Frank = x + 7

Total = x + 4x + x + 7
Total = 6x + 7

Their total is $97
⇒ 6x + 7 = 97

Solve x :
6x + 7 = 97
6x = 90
x = $15

Linda = x = $15
Reuben = 4x = 4(15) = $60
Frank = x + 7= 15 + 7 = $22

Answer: Linda has $15, Reuben has $60 and Frank has $22