Question

Three friends got the prize money worth 120000 The first friend would get three times the amount of the third friends portion. The third friend would get twice the amount of the second friends portion. Determine the amount that each friend would receive.

Answer 1

Answer: 1st friend = 13333 x 6

2nd friend = 13333 x 2

3rd friend = 13333

(this is rounded off the actual amount of 1 unit is 13333.3333333)

Explanation:

1st friend = 6 units

2nd friend =2 units

3rd friend =1 unit

6+2+1 = 9

120000 divided 9 = 13333

1st friend = 13333 x 6

2nd friend = 13333 x 2

3rd friend = 13333