SOLUTION: John contributed 5/9 and Frank contributed 2/15.the remaining cost of $14,000 was paid by Greg.,how much did the boys contribute

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Question 1118047: John contributed 5/9 and Frank contributed 2/15.the remaining cost of $14,000 was paid by Greg.,how much did the boys contribute
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = x.   (where x is the total).


Solve for x.


 = x - 14000


25x + 6x = 45*(x-14000)


31x = 45x - 45*14000


45*14000 = 45x - 31x = 14x


x = 45000.


From this point, complete the solution on your own.

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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
John contributed 5/9 and Frank contributed 2/15.the remaining cost of $14,000 was paid by Greg.,how much did the boys contribute
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5/9 + 2/15 = 31/45
--> 14/45 = $14,000
etc.
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