SOLUTION: In a writing competition, the first place winner receives � of the prize money. The second runner up receives � of what the winner won. What was the total amount of prize money dis

Question 81239: In a writing competition, the first place winner receives � of the prize money. The second runner up receives � of what the winner won. What was the total amount of prize money distributed if the winner receives $6,000?
Found 2 solutions by checkley75, stanbon:
Answer by checkley75(3666) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X/2=6000 IS THE WINNERS PRIZE THUS:
6000+6000*1/4=TOTAL
6000+1500=TOTAL
7500=TOTAL
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a writing competition, the first place winner receives � of the prize money. The second runner up receives � of what the winner won. What was the total amount of prize money distributed if the winner receives $6,000?
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Let "x" be the total amount of prize money.
1st place received (1/2)x = 6000 so total amount = 12000
But you said 2nd place received (1/4)(6000)=1500
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Comment These are contradictory conditions. Check your problem statement.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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