SOLUTION: A sum of money was shared between three friends - Ann , Betty and Candy in the ratio 2:5:8. If Betty received $25 more than Ann evaluate the sum of money shared

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Question 1053497: A sum of money was shared between three friends - Ann , Betty and Candy in the ratio 2:5:8. If Betty received $25 more than Ann evaluate the sum of money shared
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=2x
B=5x
C=8x
and
B=25%2BA
Substituting,
5x=25%2B2x
3x=25
x=25%2F3
So then,
A=50%2F3
B=125%2F3
C=200%2F3