Jawuie and Jordan are competing in a fundraiser for a local music program. If Jacque earns $3 to Jordan’s $1 raised how much would Jacque raise if their total was $48?
A $12
B $36
C $48
D $144
Since Jacque earns $3 for every $1 Jordan raises, we can set up the equation: 3x + 1x = total amount raised
where x is the amount of money Jordan raises.
Combining like terms, we get 4x = total amount raised.
If the total raised amount is $48, then we can solve for x by dividing both sides of the equation by 4:
4x/4 = 48/4
x = 12
Therefore, Jordan raises $12, and since Jacque earns $3 for every $1 Jordan raises, Jacque raises 3 * 12 = $<<3*12=36>>36.
Therefore, Jacque raises $36, option B.