ted weighs twice as much as julie. mike weighs three times as much as julie. together ted, mile and julie weigh 210 lbs. what is the weight of each person

Question

Julie weighs_____ pounds 

ted weighs_____ pounds

and mike weighs ______ pounds 

 

Answer 1

Ted = 2 x Julie

Mike = 3 x Julie

Julie = Julie

 

Add the three people in terms of Julie since all weights are based on Julie. Use J for Julie

 

2J + 3J + J = 210lbs.

 

6J = 210lbs. Divide by 6

 

J = 35lbs.

 

2J = 70lbs for Ted

 

3J = 105lbs for Mike

 

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