SOLUTION: A sum of money was divided among John, Paul, and Robert in the ratio 2:4:5. Had the sum of money been divided equally among them. John's share would have been larger by $50. What w

Question 1110374: A sum of money was divided among John, Paul, and Robert in the ratio 2:4:5. Had the sum of money been divided equally among them. John's share would have been larger by $50. What was the total sum of money?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the total sum of money
When ratios are 2:4:5,
John's share:
Paul's share:
Robert's share:
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When ratio's are 1:1:1
The shares are each
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Multiply both sides by

The total sum is $330

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