Question

In June, Ryan sold twice as many newspaper subscriptions as George. In July, Ryan sold 5 fewer subscriptions than he did in June, while George sold 3 more subscriptions than he did in June. If they sold the same number of subscriptions in July, how many  subscriptions did each sell in June? provide steps

Answer 1

16

Step-by-step explanation: the answer is 16

Answer 2

If 8 is the difference that makes them equal in July and their difference is equal to George's sales, then George sold 8 subscriptions and Ryan sold 16 in June.