Ned weighs 1.5 times as much as Jill and Tom weighs 15 kilograms more than Jill. If their combined weight is 190 kilograms, how much does each person weigh?

In order to solve this word problem this will be identified in an algebraic expression between the given numbers and values. Given are: Let, N = 1.5 x Jill J = Jill T = Jill + 15 kilograms Solution is: 1. N + J + T = 190 kilograms 2. 1.5J + J + (J + 15) = 190 3. 3.5J + 15 = 190 4. 3.5J = 190 - 15 5. 3.5J = 175 6. J = 175/3.5 = 50

Therefore Jill weighs 50 kilograms,