SOLUTION: person A,person B and person C received their salary in the ratio of 1:3:7. person C earned £24000 more than person A. work out how much person B earned.

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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

7x-x = £24000

 6x =  £24000

  x =  £4000

A: £4000, B: =  £12000, C:  £28000