A sum of money was divided among Jess, Adrian and Mary in the ratio 4:3:5 respectively. Mary received $175. a) How much more money did Jess receive than Adrian? b) What was the sum of money?
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let the money received be 4x ,3x,5x
Mary received 175
5x = 175
x = 35
jess = 4x = 4(35)=140
Adrian = 3x =3(35)=105
a) more Money = 140-105=35
b) total amount = 175+140+105=420
Mary received 175
5x = 175
x = 35
jess = 4x = 4(35)=140
Adrian = 3x =3(35)=105
a) more Money = 140-105=35
b) total amount = 175+140+105=420
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let money be in ratio 4x:3x:5x
5x = 175
x=175/5
x=35
jess=4x=4x35=140
adrian=3x=3x35=105
mary=175 (given)
total=140+105+175=$420 answer
adrian-jess=$35
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5x = 175
x=175/5
x=35
jess=4x=4x35=140
adrian=3x=3x35=105
mary=175 (given)
total=140+105+175=$420 answer
adrian-jess=$35
hope it helps
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maria9:
U did not answer full Q
ok srry I did not see
there is a calculation mistake in the total amount
it's done
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