Question

Joe's mother gave him one third of the money in her purse his father gave him $5 if they gave Joe a total of $12 how much money did his mother have in her purse​

Answer 1

Answer:

21

Step-by-step explanation;

Money mother has= x

she gives 1/3rd of x =x/3

x/3 + 5 = 12

x/3 = 7

x= 21