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Chris and Rox sell pens. Together they sold a total of 84,643. chris sold 3 more than 4 times what rox sold. How many did each sell?
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Chris and Rox sell pens. Together they sold a total of 84,643. chris sold 3 more than 4 times what rox sold. How many did each sell?

Let R = amount that Rox sold.

Chris sold 4R+3

4R+3 +R = 84643

5R = 84640

5R/5 = 84640/5

R=16928

so Chris sold 4(16928)+3= 67715

Check:

67715+16928 = 84643

 

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