Answer:
x=3
Step-by-step explanation:
1. cross multiply to get
5(4x+2)= 35(x-1)
2. distribute
20x+10=35x-35
3. combine like terms
45=15x
4. divide :)
3=x
A + s = 279
s = 2a
a + 2a = 279
3a = 279
a = 279/3
a = 93 <=== adult
s = 2a
s = 2(93)
s = 186 ....students
Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:
£84
Step-by-step explanation:
The given ratios are ...
A : N = 2 : 1
N : J = 3 : 1
Putting these together, we have ...
A : N : J = 6 : 3 : 1
There are a total of 6+3+1 = 10 ratio units, so each is worth £140/10 = £14.
Angad's share is 6×£14 = £84.
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<em>Check</em>
Nick gets £42, and June gets £14. Together, they share £84 +42 +14 = £140.
Answer:
65%,0.7,2/3,5/8
Step-by-step explanation: