Ned weighs 1.5 times as much as Jill and Tom weighs 15 kilograms more than Jill. If their combined weight is 190 kilograms, how much does each person weigh?

Answer :

In order to solve this word problem this will be identified in an algebraic expression between the given numbers and values. Given are: Let, N = 1.5 x Jill J = Jill T = Jill + 15 kilograms Solution is: 1.  N + J + T = 190 kilograms 2.  1.5J + J + (J + 15) = 190 3.  3.5J + 15 = 190 4.  3.5J =190 – 15     5.  3.5J = 175 6.  J = 175/3.5 = 50
Therefore Jill weighs 50 kilograms,



Answer:

Each person weighs 63 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Ned weighs 1.5 times Jill, Tom weighs 15kg more than Jill.

Comparing Ned, Jill and Tom's weight = 3 of them.

190 divided by 3 = 63.3333333

If that is rounded its equal to 63.

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