philandpeter philandpeter

25-10-2016
Mathematics

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Phil has 3 times as many rocks as Peter. Together, they have 48 rocks. How many more rocks does Phil have than Peter?

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elizabeth57 elizabeth57

25-10-2016

Peter has 12 rocks and Phil has 36 rocks.
Let's say Peter is x.
Phil would be 3x since he has 3 times as many rocks.
3x + x = 48
4x = 48
x = 12
12*3=36

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