Mrs. Merritt has $12 more money than Mr. Ekins. She has ¼ more money than Mr. Ekins. How much money does Mr. Ekins have?

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Answer 1

M = E + 12

 

M = (1 + 1/4)E

 

(1 + 1/4)E = E + 12

 

1.25E = E + 12

 

1.25E - E = 12

 

0.25E = 12

 

(1/4)E = 12

 

E = 48

 

Mr. Ekins has $48 and Mrs. Mettitt has $60.

 

1/4 of 48 is 12 and 48 + 12 = 60