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To: netmilsmom

A + B = 65
B / A = 3, remainder of 5
(3 x A) + 5 = B
substituting this in the first equasion
A + (3 x A) + 5 = 65
4 x A = 60
A = 15, B = 65 - 15 = 50


9 posted on 03/16/2010 10:34:39 AM PDT by blowfish
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To: blowfish

Guessing was faster.


12 posted on 03/16/2010 10:35:46 AM PDT by ZGuy
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To: blowfish

I believe I saw this on an IRS worksheet.


13 posted on 03/16/2010 10:36:39 AM PDT by verity (Obama Lies)
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To: blowfish

Where do you get the “4”?


20 posted on 03/16/2010 10:39:09 AM PDT by netmilsmom (I am Ilk)
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