Question 860594
Divide $500 among Mr Smith, Mr Jones and Mr White so that Mr White receives twice Mr Smith's share, and Mr Smith receives three times Mr Jones' share.
White's share and Smith's share are compared with Jones's share

so let Jones share be x

Smith receives 3 times as jones= 3x

Jones receives 2 times Smith's share = 2* 3x=6x

They all amount to 500

x+3x+6x= 500

10x=500

/10
x= 50

Jones --$50
Smith------------3x = 3*50 =$150
Jones = 6x = 6*50 = $300

Check

300+150+50 = 500