SOLUTION: James, Karen, and Lou are hiking. Lou forgot to bring any water. James brought 2 gallons of water and Karen brought 1 3/4 gallons of water. The three of them agree to divide all th

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Question 964777: James, Karen, and Lou are hiking. Lou forgot to bring any water. James brought 2 gallons of water and Karen brought 1 3/4 gallons of water. The three of them agree to divide all the water equally among them. Lou gives $2 for the water he receives, which James and Karen agree to divide fairly between the two of them. How much money should James receive?
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2 gal+1.75 gal=3.75 gal
They had a total of 3.75 gallons to divide 3 ways:
3.75 gal/3=1.25 gallons
Each would get 1.25 gallons
Karen would keep 1.25 gallons and give Lou 1/2 gallon.
James would keep 1.25 gallons and give Lou 3/4 gallon.
Since James gave (0.75gal)/(1.25gal)(100%)=60% of the water,
he should receive 60% or (0.60)($2)=$1.20 of the money.
ANSWER: James should receive $1.20.