Question

Susie and Cara sell stoves at Elliott’s Appliances. Together they sold 180 stoves in January. Susie sold 5 times as many stoves as Cara. How many stoves did each sell?

Answer 1

Sara sold 30 stoves and Susie sold 150 stoves.

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + x = 180

6x = 180

6x ÷ 6 = 180 ÷ 6

x = 30 (stoves ) - Cara sold.

30 × 5 = 150 (stoves ) - Susie sold.