How much did Renee and Barbare recieve?

Question

a sum of money is to be divided by Renee, Barbara, and Nathan. Renee recieves 1/5 of the entire sum plus 7 dollars. Barbara then recieves 1/5 of what remains plus 9 dollars. Nathan recieves the rest which amount to 603 dollars. How much did Renee and Barbare recieve?

Answer 1

If S = the total sum of money, Renee receives (1/5)S + 7

Barabra receives (1/5)(S - (1/5)S -7)

Add these to Nathan's $603 and you find that

Renee receives $200

Barbara receives $162

S = $965