Sally makes $200 per week. Before Sue had her pay tripled, Sally made twice as much as Sue. How much does Sue now make per week?
Sally makes $200 per week.
Sally makes twice as much as Sue.
Then, Sue's pay is tripled.
Sally=2*Sue
200=2*Sue ---divide both sides by 2
100 = Sue
Sue made $100 dollars a week, and now her pay is tripled.
100*3 = 300
So, Sue now makes $300 a week.