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paul and sue received a total of $400. The amount received by sue was eighthy dollars less than 3 times the amount received by paul. How much did each person receive?

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Paul $120 Sue $280

120x3=360 360-80=280

3p-80+p=400

4p-80=400

4p=480

p=120 s=280

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