Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let J = Jerry's age
Let M = Mary's age = 2J
M - 16 = J + 16
Substitute 2J for Mary's age
2J - 16 = J + 16
2J - J - 16 = 16
J = 16 + 16
J = 32
Jerry is 32.
Mary is twice as old as Jerry.
Mary is 2(32) = 64
6 and 8 I believe is the answer
In order to figure out what number 1500 is 5% of, take 1500 and divide it by 5% (0.05). The answer is the salesman would have to sell $30,000 to make $1500 in commission.
Answer: The bench is $150 and the garden table is $300
