Question 168617
Distribute $6,750 among Fred, Grace, and Aaron. Grace should receive twice as much as Fred and Aaron three times as much as Grace.

Fred = x

Grace = 2x

Aaron = 3(2x)

Then:

x + 2x + 3(2x) = 6750

x + 2x + 6x = 6750

9x = 6750

x = 6750/9

x = 750

Fred gets x or $750.

Grace gets 2x or 2(750) = $1,500

Aaron gets 3(2x) or 3(1500) = $4,500

I hope that helps.