On Wednesday, Harry sold 3 times as many candy bars as on Tuesday. On Thursday, he sold 5 times as many bars as on Wednesday. He sold a total of 152 candy bars. How many did he sell each day?

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On Wednesday, Harry sold 3 times as many candy bars as on Tuesday.     On Thursday, he sold 5 times as many bars as on Wednesday.     He sold a total of 152 candy bars.     How many did he sell each day?

anonymous · Answer

Let x be the number of candy bars sold on Tuesday.  Verify that the following equation is true based on the problem narrative.$$x+3x+5(3x)=152 $$Now solve the above for x and evaluate the x expressions in the following list:$$\{\{\text{Tuesday},x\},\{\text{Wednesday},3x\},\{\text{Thursday},15x\}\} $$

anonymous · Answer

ohh ok so x should equal 8 ^.^ thank you!!

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome.