Question

John told mark that if mark gives 1/3 rd of his money to him, he will have rs. 75. Mark told john that if john gives half of hi money to him, he will have rs. 75. How much money did they totally have?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 262.5

Step-by-step explanation:

1) mark money

Let x be original amount that mark had

From given

x-(1/3) x=75

On solving x=112.5

2) John money

Let y be original amount that john had

From given

y-(1/2) y=75

On solving y=150

So total amount is x+y=112.5+150=262.5