SOLUTION: A sum of money was shared among Aaron, Ben, and Charles in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. If Charles share was 1180 more than Aaron's share, what was the original sum of money shared?
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Question 799503: A sum of money was shared among Aaron, Ben, and Charles in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. If Charles share was 1180 more than Aaron's share, what was the original sum of money shared? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A sum of money was shared among Aaron, Ben, and Charles in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. If Charles share was 1180 more than Aaron's share, what was the original sum of money shared?
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AAron:: 2x
Ben:::: 5x
Charles:7x
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Equation:
7x = 2x + 1180
5x = 1180
x = 236
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2x + 5x + 7x = 14x
14x = 14*236 = $3304
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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