document.write( "Question 1100433: A sum of money is divided between George, Tony, and John in the ratio 3:2:1. However, George dies and it is decided to divide his share between Tony and John in the ratio 1:3. If after George’s share is divided John has $100 more than Tony, how much money was there altogether?\r
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document.write( "3:2:1
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document.write( " x(1/3+1/2+1/1)=1 \n" );
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