Question

£330 is divided between Henry, Gavin & Jim so that Henry gets twice as much as Gavin, and Gavin gets three times as much as Jim. How much does Gavin get?

Answer 1

Answer: 165

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount received by Jim be x.

Amount received by Gavin = 3x

Amount received by Henry = 2 × (3x)

= 6x

Total amount. = 330

330 = 6x

x = 330÷6

x = 55

.•.Amount Jim received. = x = 55

.•.Amount Gavin received. = 3x = 165

.•.Amount Henry received. = 6x = 220