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Brainpower for the one who solves this first and if it's correct


Brainpower for the one who solves this first and if it's correct ​-example-1
User Joan Venge
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Let the amount be n

  • 1/3n+1/5n+112=n
  • n-8/15n=112
  • 7/15n=112
  • n=240

Option D

User Nurdin
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Answer:

  • D) $240

Explanation:

Let the amount is x.

Sum up the shares to get full amount:

  • 1/3x + 1/5x + 112 = x
  • 8/15x + 112 = x
  • x - 8/15x = 112
  • 7/15x = 112
  • x = 112*15/7
  • x = 240

Correct choice is D

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