Solve the problem.
-The total number of cars sold at a used car lot for the years 1996 and 1997 was 592. The number of cars sold in 1997 was 3 times the number of cars sold in 1996. How many cars were sold in 1997?
A) 444
B) 147
C) 156
D) 448

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the number of cars sold in 1996 be x. Then, the number of cars sold in 1997 is 3x. The equation is x + 3x = 592. Solving gives x = 148. Therefore, 3x = 444 cars were sold in 1997.

Solve the Problem. -The Total Number of Cars Sold at a Used Car