SOLUTION: 8 people shared a prize and receive 125 each. How much would each have receive if there had been only 5 prize winners?

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Question 843500: 8 people shared a prize and receive 125 each. How much would each have receive if there had been only 5 prize winners?
Found 2 solutions by Cromlix, ewatrrr:
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total prize = 8 * 125 = 1000
If only 5 prize winners:
1000/5 = 200 each.
Hope this helps.
:-)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

8 people shared a prize and receive 125 each. (8•125 = 1000 Total)

 1000/5 = 200 each if there had been only 5 prize winners