In June, Ryan sold twice as many newspaper subscriptions as George. In July, Ryan sold 5 fewer subscriptions than he did in June, while George sold 3 more subscriptions than he did in June. If they sold the same number of subscriptions in July, how many subscriptions did each sell in June? provide steps

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Sienna Zhang

12 April, 17:15

In June, Ryan sold twice as many newspaper subscriptions as George. In July, Ryan sold 5 fewer subscriptions than he did in June, while George sold 3 more subscriptions than he did in June. If they sold the same number of subscriptions in July, how many subscriptions did each sell in June? provide steps

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Kyra Velez · Answer 1

If 8 is the difference that makes them equal in July and their difference is equal to George's sales, then George sold 8 subscriptions and Ryan sold 16 in June.