Question

£150 is divided between Malachy, Paul & Brian so that Malachy gets twice as much as Paul, and Paul gets three times as much as Brian. How much does Malachy get?

Answer 1

Answer:

Malachy = 2x

Paul = 3x

Brain = x

So,

2x +3x+x=150

6x = 150

X =25

Malchy = 2x

= 2 x 25

=50