SOLUTION: M men agree to purchase a gift for $ D. If three men drop out how much more will each have to contribute towards the purchase of the gift
A. D/(M-3) B. MD/3 C. M/(D-3) D
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A. D/(M-3) B. MD/3 C. M/(D-3) D
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Question 262230: M men agree to purchase a gift for $ D. If three men drop out how much more will each have to contribute towards the purchase of the gift
A. D/(M-3) B. MD/3 C. M/(D-3) D. 3D/(M2-3M) Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Suppose we use numbers to understand the question.
5 men ; $100
3 drop out, so we get 2 men
100/5 = 20
100/2 = 50
using variables, we get
D/M - - > D/(M-3)
this is A
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