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11 August, 12:13

A man wishes to divide $500 among A, B and C so that A gets $20 more than B, and C 1/2 as much as B; how much will each receive?

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  1. 11 August, 12:29
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    A+B+C=500

    A=20+B

    C=1/2 B

    so (20+B) + B + 1/2 B=500

    2.5B=480

    B=192

    A=20+192=212

    C=1/2 of 192=96
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