Question

Divide $36 between Vincent and Francis giving Francis $8 more than Vincent. What does Francis gets?

Solve the question and post.

Answer 1

$22

Explanation:

Let Vincent = v, Francis= f

Equations to reflect given:

• v+f= 36

and

• f= v+8

Replacing f with v+8:

• v+v+8= 36
• 2v= 28
• v= $14

Now finding f:

• f= 14+8= $22

Francis gets $22