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$80 is divided Between two men such that 1/4 of one persons share is equal to 1/6 Of the other how much will each man receive

$80 is divided Between two men such that 1/4 of one persons share is equal to 1/6 Of the other how much will each man receive
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$80 is divided Between two men such that 1/4 of one persons share is equal to 1/6 Of the other how much will each man receive

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x + y = 80
y/4 = x/6

6y = 4x

4x + 4y = 320
6y + 4y = 320
10y = 320
y = 32

6(32) = 4x

x = 48

Answer: The amounts are $32 and $48.
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