<PRE><B>Question 92250</B>
The value of the second prize is five-sixths the value of the first prize, and the value of the third prize is fourth-fifths that of the second prize. 
Express the total value of the three prizes as an algebraic expression.

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Let the value of the 1st prize be &quot;x&quot;
Value of the 2nd prize is (5/6)x
Value of the 3rd prize is (4/5)(5/6)x = (2/3)x
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Add to get:
x + (5/6)x + (2/3)x

= (13/6)x 

= 2 1/6 x
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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