Peter's bank account has p dollars. John's bank account has 5 times what Peter's bank account has and 1/3 what Fred's bank account has. How much more is in Fred's bank account than is in Peter's bank account, in terms of p?
A) 15p
B) 14p
C) 4p
D) (2/3)p
E) (1/3)p
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We can use numbers for variables and solve by plugging in.
If p = $10 , then John's account has $50. Also, 50 = (1/3)(Fred's account).
Therefore Fred = $150.
Fred - Peter = $140 = 14p
Ans: B
If p = $10 , then John's account has $50. Also, 50 = (1/3)(Fred's account).
Therefore Fred = $150.
Fred - Peter = $140 = 14p
Ans: B
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Let the amount present in the bank accounts of Peter, John and Fred be P,J,F respectivelyGmatKiss wrote:Peter's bank account has p dollars. John's bank account has 5 times what Peter's bank account has and 1/3 what Fred's bank account has. How much more is in Fred's bank account than is in Peter's bank account, in terms of p?
A) 15p
B) 14p
C) 4p
D) (2/3)p
E) (1/3)p
Given J = 5*P = (1/3)*F => F =15P Question is..What is the value of F-P = [spoiler]15P-P = 14P[/spoiler] Option B
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