How much do they have in their wallets

Question

Jessica, Milan, and Ahmad have a total of $100 in their wallets. Milan has 3 times what Ahmad has. Ahmad has $5 less than Jessica. How much do they have in their wallets

Answer 1

Let x = the amount Jessica has in her wallet

Let x - 5 = the amount Ahmad has in his wallet

Let 3(x-5) = the amounht Milan has in her wallet

x + x-5 + 3(x-5) = 100

2x - 5 + 3x - 15 = 100

5x = 120

x = $24

x-5 = $19

3(x-5) = $57