Emma and Gavin both worked at a pizza place. The ratio of money they earned in tips was 2:3. If Emma earned $40, how much did they make altogether? Thanks for helping me!
2:3 = 2 parts: 3 parts
This means that there is a total of 5 parts. Emma's money is equivalent to two parts, so that means that $20 is the amount for one part. Now that you have the money for one part, multiply that by five and you have your answer.
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Gavin: $X.
Emma:$2x/3.
2x/3 = 40
X = 60.
2x/3 + x = 40+60 = $100.
To find out how much Emma and Gavin made altogether, we first need to determine Gavin's earnings. We know that the ratio of their tip earnings is 2:3. Since Emma earned $40, we can use this information to set up a proportion.
Let's assume Gavin's earnings are represented by the variable 'x'. The proportion can be set up as:
2/3 = 40/x
To solve this proportion, we can cross-multiply:
2x = 3 * 40
2x = 120
Now, divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate 'x':
x = 120/2
x = 60
Therefore, Gavin earned $60 in tips.
To find the total earnings of both Emma and Gavin, we add their earnings together:
Emma's earnings = $40
Gavin's earnings = $60
Total earnings = Emma's earnings + Gavin's earnings
Total earnings = 40 + 60
Total earnings = $100
Therefore, Emma and Gavin made a total of $100 altogether.