How to solve this picture algebra question?

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1 Answer
Jan 12, 2018

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.