SOLUTION: The average earning of peter, james, john is 2200.If peter earns twice as James and three times as john, how much does each earn?

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Question 1041645: The average earning of peter, james, john is 2200.If peter earns twice as James and three times as john, how much does each earn?

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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So then,

and

Substituting,



<--- Peter
Then,
<--- James
<--- John
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