Asked • 04/24/19

55000 is divided among A, B and C in such a way that B gets 2.5 times of A, and one-third of C. Then find the share of B?

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Mark M. answered • 04/24/19

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B = 2.5A

3B = C

C = 7.5A


A + B + C = 55000

A + 2.5A + 7.5A = 55000


Can you solve for A and answer?

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Heather P.

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Look carefully at the equations Mark gave you, to see where they came from! This will help you use similar logic to come up with your own equations on future problems.
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