SOLUTION: $ 300 dollars is shared among three girls. Paula gets $20 more than Sita who gets $20 more than Jean. How much does Jean get?

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Question 821371: $ 300 dollars is shared among three girls. Paula gets $20 more than Sita who gets $20 more than Jean. How much does Jean get?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+40+x+20+x=300
3x=300-60
3x=240
x=$80 Jean