SOLUTION: Colin Peter and Dan share some money in the ratio 3:3:1 In total, Colin and Dan receive £16 How much does Peter get

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Question 1073566: Colin Peter and Dan share some money in the ratio 3:3:1
In total, Colin and Dan receive £16
How much does Peter get
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Colin : 3x
Peter : 3x
Dan : x
So then,
3x%2Bx=16
4x=16
x=4
So Peter gets,
3%284%29=12
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£12