Question

Daniel,Cheryl and Li Ying earned $550 from their part time jobs. Li Ying earned $28. Daniel earned 4 times as much as the total amount of Cheryll and Li Ying's earnings. How much did Cheryl earn?

Answer 1

Cheryl earned $109.50

Explanation:

together they made = $550

Li Ying made = $28

Daniel made = 4(28+x)

Cheryl = $109.50

CHECK:

Daniel = 4(28 + 109.50)

= 4(137.50)

= $550