Linda and Hazel have $284. Elyse and Linda have $299. The ratio of Hazel to Elyse is 1 : 2. How much does Linda have?
Amount that Hazel has = 1 u
Amount that Elyse has = 2 u
The amount that Linda has is the repeated identity.
Linda + 1 u = 284 --- (1)
Linda + 2 u = 299 --- (2)
(2) - (1)
2 u - 1 u = 299 - 284
1 u = 15
From (1):
Linda + 1 u = 284
Linda + 1 x 15 = 284
Linda + 15 = 284
Amount that Linda has
= 284 - 15
= $269
Answer(s): $269
