Jaquie and Jordan are competing in a fundraiser for a local music program. If Jaquie earns $3 to Jordan's $1 raised, how much would Jaquie raise if their total was $48
A $12
B $36
C $48
D $144
Let's assume Jaquie raised $x.
Since Jaquie raises $3 for every $1 that Jordan raises, the ratio of the amount raised by Jaquie to Jordan is 3:1.
Therefore, Jordan raised $x / 3.
The total amount raised is $48, so Jaquie raised x + (x / 3) = 48.
Combining like terms, we get 4x / 3 = 48.
Multiplying both sides by 3/4, we get x = 36.
Therefore, Jaquie raised $36.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) $36.