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Question 919175: The sum of $145 was divided among 3 people so that the second received $5 less then twice as much as the first, and the third received $5 more than the second. How much did each person received
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, stanbon:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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x the first amount
x + (2x-5) + (2x-5 + 5) = 145
5x = 150
x = 30
And...checking
1st + 2nd + 3rd
30 + 55 + 60 = 145

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of $145 was divided among 3 people so that the second received $5 less then twice as much as the first, and the third received $5 more than the second. How much did each person received
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1st:: x
2nd:: 2x-5
3rd:: 2x-5+5 = 2x
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Equation:
x + 2x-5 + 2x = 145
5x = 150
x = $30 (1st's share)
2x-5 = $55 (2nd's share)
2x = $50 (3rd's share)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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