Question

Last holiday, Jonathan received $134 more than three times the money that Sally received. They received $710 altogether. How much money did Jonathan receive?

Answer 1

Jonathan received $566

Explanation:

let the money received by Sally = x

Jonathan received = 134 + 3x

according to the question,

x + 134 + 3x = 710

4x + 134 = 710

4x = 710 - 134

4x = 576

x = 576/4 = $144

money received by Jonathan = 134 + 3x

= 134 + 3(144)

= 134 + 432

= $566