Step-by-step explanation:
We have,
- Edwin and Franklin share money in the ratio 3:7.
- Franklin received $20 more than Edwin.
We've to find the amount shared and what each of them received.
★ Amount Shared = Amount received by Edwin + Amount received by Franklin ★
As, Edwin and Franklin share money in the ratio 3:7. So, let's say that,
- Amount received by Edwin = $ 3x
- Amount received by Franklin = $ 7x
Also, Franklin received $20 more than Edwin. So,
→ Amount received by Franklin = 20 + Amount received by Edwin
→ 7x = 20 + 3x
Solving the equation further.
→ 7x - 3x = 20
→ 4x = 20
→ x = 20/4
→ x = 5
Hence,
→ Amount received by Edwin = $ 3x
→ Amount received by Edwin = $ 3(5)
→ Amount received by Edwin = $ 15 [Ans]
And,
→ Amount received by Franklin = $ 7x
→ Amount received by Franklin = $ 7(5)
→ Amount received by Franklin = $ 35 [Ans]
Lastly,
→ Total amount shared = 3x + 7x
→ Total amount shared = $35 + $15
→ Total amount shared = $50 [Ans]
Hence, solved!
