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Question

Allen has four times as many cards as bob Jane has twice as many cards as Allen Allen and Jane have 432 cards how many cards do Allen Jane and bob each have?

Answer 1

Here's what we know:

a = 4b (Allen has 4 times Bob's cards)

j = 2a (Jane has twice Allen's)

a + j = 432 (Allen and Jane have 432 cards all together)

 

Start with substituting:

4b + 2a = 432

4b + 2(4b) = 432

Distribute:

4b + 8b = 432

Simplify:

12b = 432

Divide both sides by 12:

b = 36

 

From here, you can find Allen and Jane's card counts on your own.