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<math>\textbf{(A)}\ \textdollar 250 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \textdollar 350 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \textdollar 450 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \textdollar 500</math> | <math>\textbf{(A)}\ \textdollar 250 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \textdollar 350 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ \textdollar 450 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \textdollar 500</math> | ||
− | ==Solution== | + | ==Solution 1== |
For this problem, we will have to write a three-variable equation, but not necessarily solve it. Let <math>a, b,</math> and <math>c</math> represent the original portions of Al, Betty, and Clare, respectively. At the end of one year, they each have <math>a-100, 2b,</math> and <math>2c</math>. From this, we can write two equations, marked by (1) and (2). | For this problem, we will have to write a three-variable equation, but not necessarily solve it. Let <math>a, b,</math> and <math>c</math> represent the original portions of Al, Betty, and Clare, respectively. At the end of one year, they each have <math>a-100, 2b,</math> and <math>2c</math>. From this, we can write two equations, marked by (1) and (2). | ||
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Al's original portion was <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400}</math>. | Al's original portion was <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400}</math>. | ||
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+ | Suppose the total amount of money Betty and Clare has is <math>1000-x</math> and Al has <math>x</math> dollars. Then, <math>(x-100)+2(1000-x)=1500</math>, so Al has <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400}</math> dollars. | ||
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+ | ~Mathkiddie | ||
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+ | ==Solution 3== | ||
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+ | Suppose if Al had not lost <math>\textdollar 100</math>. The total amount would be <math>\textdollar 1600</math>. As he has not gained any amount. So, Betty and Clare have collectively gained <math>\textdollar 600</math> and as they have doubled their collective fortune, | ||
+ | they must have <math>\textdollar 600</math> with them at the beginning. This leaves <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ \textdollar 400}</math> for Al. | ||
+ | ~Anshulb | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:11, 2 January 2023
Problem
Al, Betty, and Clare split among them to be invested in different ways. Each begins with a different amount. At the end of one year, they have a total of
dollars. Betty and Clare have both doubled their money, whereas Al has managed to lose
dollars. What was Al's original portion?
Solution 1
For this problem, we will have to write a three-variable equation, but not necessarily solve it. Let and
represent the original portions of Al, Betty, and Clare, respectively. At the end of one year, they each have
and
. From this, we can write two equations, marked by (1) and (2).
(Equations (1) and (2) are derived from each equation above them.)
Since all we need to find is subtract the second equation from the first equation to get
Al's original portion was .
Solution 2
Suppose the total amount of money Betty and Clare has is and Al has
dollars. Then,
, so Al has
dollars.
~Mathkiddie
Solution 3
Suppose if Al had not lost . The total amount would be
. As he has not gained any amount. So, Betty and Clare have collectively gained
and as they have doubled their collective fortune,
they must have
with them at the beginning. This leaves
for Al.
~Anshulb
See Also
2003 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 11 |
Followed by Problem 13 | |
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