Question

One third of a certain amount was given to John and rest to marry if Mary got rupees 524 what did John get

Answer 1

Let total amount be Rs.x
John got = 1/3 of x
= x/3

Mary got = Rs.524

Total money= 524+x/3
= x = 524+x/3
= x = (524*3+x)/3
= 3x = 1572+x
=> 3x-x = 1572
= 2x = 1572
=> x = 1572/2
= x = Rs.786

John got = 786-524
= Rs.262

Answer 2

John get rupees 262.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

One third of a certain amount was given to John and rest to Mary.

Mary got rupees 524.

Now, to find the amount John get.

Let the total amount be $x$.

Now, the amount John get =  $\frac{1}{3} of x=\frac{x}{3}$

Mary got = 524.

So, according to question:

$x-\frac{x}{3} =524$

$\frac{3x-x}{3}=524$

$\frac{2x}{3}=524$

$2x=1572$

$x=786.$

Thus, the total amount = 786.

Now, to get the amount John get:

$\frac{x}{3} =\frac{786}{3} =262.$

Therefore, John get rupees 262.