TEAS Math Problem Solving Practice Test 1

© examsiri.com

Question : 6 of 40

Marks: +1, -0

Enrique weighs 5 pounds more than twice Brendan's weight.
If their total weight is 225 pounds, how much does Enrique weigh?

125 pounds
152 pounds
165 pounds
115 pounds

Solution:

If

E+B=225

, and

E=2 B+5

, then

225-B=2 B+5

.
Solving for

B

:

\;3 B=220 B

\;=73.3

\;225-73.3=151.7

© examsiri.com

Go to Question:

Prev Question

Next Question