Question

I have 3 times as much money as my brother. Our total is $24. How much does each of us have?I have 3 times as much money as my brother. Our total is $24. How much does each of us have?

Answer 1

Brother's money = $6

Money I have = $18

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write an equation with the information given:

I have 3 times as much money as my brother:

Money I have = 3x

Where x is the money that my brother has:

Brother's money = x

Our total is $24

So, 3x+x =24

Solving for x

3x+x=24

4x =24

x =24/4

x = 6

Replacing with the value of x.

Brother’s money = x = $6

Money i have = 3x =3(6) = $18