One month, Jon worked 3 hours less than Chaya, and Angelica worked 4 hours more than Chaya. Together they worked 196 hours. Find the number of hours each person worked

Verified Answer :

In one month:

Jon worked = 3hours less than Chaya

Angelika worked = 4 hours + Chaya

Together they worked 196 hours

Let Jon = X

Chaya = Y

Angelika = Z


=> X = y – 3

=> y = y

=> Z = y + 4

let’s find the value of Y

=> y + (y - 3) + (y - 4) = 196

=> 3y + 1 = 196

=> 3y = 196-1

=> 3y / 3 = 195 / 3

=> y = 65

Jon = 65 – 3 = 62

Chaya = 65

Angelika = 65 + 4 = 69

65 + 62 + 69 = 196