SOLUTION: The sum of money is shared among three friends, Ann, Beryl and Candy in ratio 2:3:8. If beryl received $225 more than Ann, find the sum of money shared.

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Question 521270: The sum of money is shared among three friends, Ann, Beryl and Candy in ratio 2:3:8. If beryl received $225 more than Ann, find the sum of money shared.
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The sum of money is shared among three friends, Ann, Beryl and Candy in ratio 2:3:8. If beryl received $225 more than Ann, find the sum of money shared.
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Ann = 2x
Beryl = 3x
Candy = 8x
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Equation:
3x = 2x+225
x = 225
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Sum = 13x = 13*225 = $2925
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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