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Alana, Brianna and Carla divided $171 between them in the ratio 4 colon 7 colon 8. How much did Brianna receive?

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Answer:

$63

Explanation:

Alana has 4 units of the $171.

Brianna has 7 units of the $171.

Carla has 8 units of the $171.

Total units = 4 + 7 + 8 = 19

19 units = $171

1 unit
(171)/(19) \\= $9

Brianna has 7 units, so she receives 7 x $9 = $63.

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