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Ted weighs twice as much as Julie. Mike weighs three times as much as Julie. Together, Ted, Mike, and Julie weigh 210 lbs. What is the weight of each person?

Sagot :

x-weigh of Ted
y-weigh of Julie
z-weigh of Mike

x=2y
z=3y
x+y+z=210lbs

2y+y+3y=210
6y=210 /:6
y=35 lbs
x=2y=2*35=70 lbs
z=3y=3*35=105 lbs