Question

If Jean’s weekly income doubled she would be making $120 a week more than Barbara. Jean’s
weekly income is $80 more than half of Betty’s. Betty makes $200 a week.
How much does Barbara make?
a. $180 c. $240
b. $200 d. $360

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let J be jean's income, A be barbara's, and E be betty's
2J = 120+A
J = 80 + E/2
E=200
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J = 80+200/2
J = 80+100
J = 180
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2(180) = 120+A
360 = 120+A
360-120 = A
240 = A.
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So the answer is (c)

Answer 3

yeah c