Question

£20 is divided between Pip, Sara & Gordon so that Pip gets twice as much as Sara, and Sara gets three times as much as Gordon. How much does Pip get?

Answer 1

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£20 is divided between Pip, Sara & Gordon so that Pip gets twice as much as Sara, and Sara gets three times as much as Gordon. How much does Pip get?

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Let x = Gordon.

Then Sarah = 3x and Pip = 2*(3x) = 6x.

The total is

x + 3x + 6x = 20, or

10x = 20 ===================> x = 20/10 = 2.

ANSWER. Pip get 6x = 6*2 = 12.

ANSWER. Pip get 6x = 6*2 = 12.Solved.

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Answer 2

Hello user

Let Gordon get x so Sara gets 3x

ATQ,

Pip gets 6x

Now,

6x+3x+x = 20

x = 2

So, Pip gets 12

Sara gets 6

Gordon gets 2

Hope this helps