Question

How to solve this picture algebra question?

Answer 1

Third-Place Seller Profit `=$36`

Second-Place Seller Profit `=$72`

First-Place Seller Profit `=$92`

Explanation:

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Let's let the amount that goes to the third-place seller be `x`. Then, we can list the amounts that each get as follows:

Third Place Seller `=x`

Second-Place Seller `=2x`

First-Place Seller `=2x+20`

Now, we can add them up and set the result equal to the total amount of profit available for them to share:

`x+2x+2x+20=200`

`5x+20=200`

`5x=200-20`

`5x=180`

`x=180/5=36`

Third-Place Seller Profit `=$36`

Second-Place Seller Profit `=2($36)=$72`

First-Place Seller Profit `=$72+$20=$92`

They add up to `$36+$72+$92=$200`

I can not draw the picture the problem asked but I am sure you can take care of that.