Question

A sum of rupees 6720 was divided among U,V and W such that U gets one third of toatal amount recieved by V and W.Find the amount recieved by U

Answer 1

U+V+W=6720

U=(V+W)/3

so we get

=(V + W) /3+ V+W

6720=4(V+W)/3

4U=6720

U=6720/4

U=rupees1680