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24 September, 12:51

Amelia and Elliott are collecting empty soda cans for recycling. Amelia has 13 less than 5 times the cans that Elliott has. Together, they have 257 cans. How many cans does each one have? A. Elliott has 44 cans, Amelia has 213 cans B. Elliott has 212 cans, Amelia has 45 cans C. Elliott has 45 cans, Amelia has 212 cans D. Elliott has 43 cans, Amelia has 214 cans

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  1. 24 September, 14:44
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    The answer is C.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Amelia = 5x - 13

    Elliot = x = 45

    total = x + 5x - 13 = 257

    Elliot has 45 cans, and Amelia has 212.
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