Question

If John gives Allen 6 dollars and Allen gives Frank 4 dollars the 3 boys have the same amount of money. How much more money does John has than Allen?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

John;J Frank; f Allen;a

so John gives Allen 5 dollars

J-5=A+5

then

Allen gives Frank 2 dollars

A+5-2= F+2

A+3=F+2

J-5-(A+3)

J-A-8

J-A=8

J-5--->A+5-2---->F+2

So we end up with J-5, A+3 and F+2. We are then told that they are equal

J-5=A+3=F+2

We are then asked about John and Allen (forget Frank) at the current time, not in the hypothetical if time when he gives money. So we need to find J.

J-5=A+3

J=A+8

J has 8 more than A.

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