SOLUTION: A, B, C, and D invest $s. B invests m times as much as A, C as much as A and B combined, and D as much as C and B combined. Determine amount each invests. How do I solve?

Question 1042438: A, B, C, and D invest $s. B invests m times as much as A, C as much as A and B combined, and D as much as C and B combined. Determine amount each invests.
How do I solve?
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A, B, C, and D invest $s. B invests m times as much as A, C as much as A and B combined, and D as much as C and B combined.
Determine amount each invests.
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Let A invested x dollars.
Then B invested mx dollars.
C invested x + mx dollars.
D invested mx + (c+mx).

Still not enough info to make an equation and to solve for x.


Conclusion.  Although a lot of data is given, the input is still not enough to solve the problem and answer your question.

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