Walter and Brian each have a CD collection.

• The number of CDs in Walter's collection can be represented by x.

• The number of CDs in Brian's collection is 3 times the number in Walter's collection.

• The total number of CDs in both collections is 144.

What is x, the number of CDs in Walter's collection?

F 108

G 48

H 72

J 36

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Priscilla Jefferson

21 December, 18:31

Walter and Brian each have a CD collection.

• The number of CDs in Walter's collection can be represented by x.

• The number of CDs in Brian's collection is 3 times the number in Walter's collection.

• The total number of CDs in both collections is 144.

What is x, the number of CDs in Walter's collection?

F 108

G 48

H 72

J 36

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Cloud · Answer 1

The number of CDs in Walter’s collection = x

The number of CDs in Brian’s collection = 3x

The total number of CDs in both collections = 144

Then

x + 3x = 144

4x = 144

x = 36

From the above deduction, we can conclude that the correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option "J".