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  • 20-10-2014
  • Mathematics
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Jim and Jesse had the same amount of $. Jim spent $58 to fill car and Jesse spent $37 on snacks. Afterward the ratio of Jim's to Jesses $ is 1:4. How much $ did each have at first?

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  • 20-10-2014
Set up an equation
x+58=4x+37
21=3x
x=7
Jim:
x+58
7+58
$65
Jesse:
4x+37
4(7)+37
28+37
$65
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