Answer:
If "x" equals the amount of money first place wins, and if the total amount of prize money be denoted by "y", then,
y ≤ 3x
Explanation:
First place wins the most money and each place wins less than the previous place. The prizes are to be awarded for the best 3 acts in the show.
If "x" equals the amount of money first place wins, and if the total amount of prize money be denoted by "y", then,
y ≤ 3x