SOLUTION: A sum of money is divided between George, Tony, and John in the ratio 3:2:1. However, George dies and it is decided to divide his share between Tony and John in the ratio 1:3. If a
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Question 1100433: A sum of money is divided between George, Tony, and John in the ratio 3:2:1. However, George dies and it is decided to divide his share between Tony and John in the ratio 1:3. If after George’s share is divided John has $100 more than Tony, how much money was there altogether?
If you could help to solve this problem that would be great!
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3:2:1
x(1/3+1/2+1/1)=1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In the beginning, it was .
So then George's share is split up into fourths.
One forth to Tony, three fourths to John.
So then Tony has,
and John has,
and
Substituting,
Originally,
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