SOLUTION: A philanthropist gave 3,000,000 to two orphanages and a health institution.the two orphanages received equal amount twice that of the health institution.how much did each receive?

Question 1090809: A philanthropist gave 3,000,000 to two orphanages and a health institution.the two orphanages received equal amount twice that of the health institution.how much did each receive?
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Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2x+2x=3000000
5x=3000000
x=3000000/5
x=60,000
2x=1,200,000
2x=1,200,000

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A philanthropist gave 3,000,000 to two orphanages and a health institution.the two orphanages received equal amount twice that of the health institution.how much did each receive?

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