Three boys earned 80$ together. Henry earned 10$ more than Ed, and Jack earned three as much as Ed.

Question

Three boys earned 80$ together. Henry earned 10$ more than Ed, and Jack earned three as much as Ed.

Answer 1

E = what Ed earned

3E = what Jack earned

E + 10 = what Henry earned

 

E + 3E + E + 10 = 80

5E = 70

E = 14

 

Ed earned $14, Jack earned $42, and Henry earned $24.

 

Check:

 

14 + 42 + 24 = 80