SOLUTION: 540 is divided between 2 people. One gets 5 times more than the other. How much do they each get?

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Question 609533: 540 is divided between 2 people. One gets 5 times more than the other. How much do they each get?
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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x +y = 540
y=5x
6x = 540
x = 90
y = 450