Question

Frank makes x dollars per week. His dad makes 4 times as much money as him each week. Each week their income adds up to 1.000 dollars. How much does frank earn each week? How much does franks dad earn each week?

Answer 1

Frank earns $200.

His dad earns $800.

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

His dad makes 4 times as much money as him each week. Each week their income adds up to 1.000 dollars.

We know that:

x= Franks income

4x= Dads income

y= total income

y= x + 4x

1,000= 5x

1,000/5=x

200=x

Frank earns $200.

His dad earns $800.