Monday, March 15, 2010

Algebra Puzzle Solution

My Solution

  • Let a represent umbrella
  • Let y represent pen
  • Let z represent gear
  • 3y =45
  • Therefore, y = 15
  • 2y+a =37
  • 37=2y=a
  • Therefore, a is 7
  • 2y+z = 32
  • 32-14=z
  • Therefore, z is 18
In conclusion, each umbrella represents 7, each pen represents 15 and each gear represents 18.