Question

Maria gave some money to each of her three children. Maggie received 1/5 of the money. Journi received 3/8 of the remainder and Terrence received the rest. If Terrence received $10, how much did Maggie receive?

Answer 1

$4

Explanation:

Let amount from Maria be x

Maggie receives 1/5 x hence remainder is x-1/5 x=4/5x

Journi receives 3/8 of 4/5x=3/8 *4/5x=3/10x

Total by Maggie and Journi is 1/5x +3/10x=1/2x

Remainder is x-1/2x=1/2x

If Terrence receives the rest which is 1/2x to represent $10 then x=$10*2=$20

Amount Maggie receives is 1/5*$20=$4