Question

£150 is divided between David, Mark & Henry so that David gets twice as much as Mark, and Mark gets three times as much as Henry. How much does David get?

Answer 1

Answer:

£90

Step-by-step explanation:

Suppose that Henry gets 'x' amount of money

                     ∴Mark gets '3x' amount of money

                     ∴David gets (3x × 2) = '6x' amount of money

According to the question,

                                           x+3x+6x = 150

                                       ⇒10x =150

                                       ⇒ x = (150/10)

                                         ∴x = 15

David gets (6×15) = £90

Answer 2

Answer: £90

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the money given to Henry be 'x'

Therefore according to the question

6x+3x+x=150

10x=150

x=15

Therefore David gets 6x=6×15

=£90

Thank you.