Question

Carolyn, Julia, and Roberta share $77 in a ratio of 4:2:1, respectively. How many dollars did Carolyn recieve?

Answer 1

Answer:

4x = 44 which is Carolyn's share.

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation

Use a variable to find out how the sum of the ratios would be divided up to make 77 dollars.

4x + 2x + x = 77          Combine like terms on the left            

Solution

7x = 77                        Divide by 7

7x/7 = 77/7                  Do the division

x = 11

Answer

4*11 =  44 which is Carolyn's share

2*11 = 22 which is Julia's Share

1*11 = 11  which is Roberta's share.