SOLUTION: In a certain contest a total of $12,000 was divided amongst 1st, 2nd. and 3rd players with a ratio 3 to 2 to 1 How much did the 1st place winner receive
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Question 760557: In a certain contest a total of $12,000 was divided amongst 1st, 2nd. and 3rd players with a ratio 3 to 2 to 1 How much did the 1st place winner receive Answer by Stitch(470) (Show Source):
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Combine like terms
Divide both sides by 6
1st place = 3 * 2000 = $6000
2nd place = 2 * 2000 = $4000
3rd place = 1 * 2000 = $2000
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