Question

. A basket containing 180 cherries is split amount 3 different people. Charlie receives twice the

amount that Sam receives, and Fred receives 20 more than Sam. How many cherries do each of
the men receive?

Answer 1

Answer: Sam: 40 Cherries; Fred 60; Charlie 80

Explanation:

180= C+F+S

C=2S

F=20+S

180= (2S)+(20+S)+ S

180= 4S+20

160=4S

40=S

F= 20+ (40); 60

C=2(40); 80