Question 990848
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B=Barry's share; P=Paul's share=B-£1
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B+P=£20
B+(B-£1)=£20
2B=£21
B=£10.50
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ANSWER: Barry should take £10.50.
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CHECK:
P=B-£1
P=£10.50-£1=£9.50
Paul's share was £9.50.
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B+P=£20
£10.50+£9.50=£20
£20=£20