To tackle this mathematical issue, we should first gather and evaluate the known values alongside the unknowns posed by the problem.
Annie traveled five times the total of the hours Brian traveled and an additional 2. Together, they totaled 20 hours. Calculate the individual hours.
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<span><span> 1. </span><span> 5(y) + 2 = 20</span></span>
<span><span>2. </span><span> 5y = 20 – 2</span></span>
<span><span> 3. </span><span> 5y = 18</span></span>
<span><span>4. </span><span> Y = 18 / 5</span></span>
<span><span> 5. </span><span> Y = 3.6</span></span>
<span><span> 6. </span><span> 5y = 5(3.6)</span></span>
<span><span> 7. </span><span> Annie = 18</span></span>
Therefore, Annie traveled for 18 hours while Brian spent 3.6 hours traveling.
With four individuals, each receives 25% of the halwa. Yet, when a fifth individual joins, each share drops to 20%. Consequently, the original four individuals experience a 5% reduction in their servings due to the new arrival.
