Jerusha earned 4 times as much money as Lottie. Together they earned $85. How many dollars did Jerusha earn? Use L to represent Lottie's earnings.
Please answer and provide answer explanation.
68
L = Lottie's earnings.

Jerusha's earnings = 4L.

L + 4L = 85.

L = 85 / 5.

L = 17 so Jerusha earned 4L = 4(17) = 68.

Jerusha earned $68.

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Therefore, the answer is 68