Question

£330 is divided between Henry, Gavin & Jim so that Henry gets twice as much as Gavin, and Gavin gets three times as much as Jim. How much does Gavin get?

Answer 1

Answer: Gavin gets $99

Explanation:

Step 1

LET amount gotten by Jim be =x

amount gotten by Gavin be = 3x

amount gotten by Henry be = 2 x 3x = 6x

Such that the total amount shared by the three of them can be expressed as

x+ 3x + 6x = 330

Step 2

x+ 3x + 6x = 330

10x= 330

x= 330/10

x = 33

Jim gets $33

Gavin gets 3x= 3x 33= $99

Henry gets 6x= 6x 33= $198