Question

Terry, Kevin and barry together have 215 marbles. Terry has 20 marbles more than Barry and kevin has 10 marbles more than Terry. How many does Barry Have?

Answer 1

Terry, Kevin and Barry have a total of 215 marbles.=> Terry has 20 marbles more than Barry = x + 20=> Kevin has 10 marbles more than Terry = (x + 20) + 10=> Barry = xSolutions:=> x + x + 20 + x + 20 + 10 = 215=> 3x + 50 = 215=> 3x = 215 - 50=> 3x = 165=> 3x / 3 = 165 / 3=> x = 55Barry have = 55Terry = 55 + 20 = 75Kevin => 75 + 10 = 85