Answer:
Answer = $349 before buying the bike
Step-by-step explanation:
X x 2 - 50 = 299
50+299= 349
X x 2 = 349 x 2
2x =349 x 2
2x = 698
698 divided by 2 = <em><u>349</u></em>
Let's use the variable x to represent the length of the first and second pieces.
If the third piece has twice the length of the first and second, its length is 2x.
If the fourth piece has half the length of the first and second, its length is 0.5*x.
Adding all four pieces and equating to 54 inches, we have:

So the length of each piece is:
12 inches, 12 inches, 24 inches and 6 inches.
If you make them have the same denominator the fractions would be
12/15 - 5/15=
this equals 7/15 and you can't simplify it.
Answer:
48 members
Step-by-step explanation:
Add the numbers in the ratio: 4+4=8
Divide: 24boys/4=6
Multiply: 6*8=48
Now we know there are 48 people. Take it a step forward..how many girls?
EASY!
4*6=24 girls
We know this works because 24+24=48
*Note: the 4's come from the ratio*