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Adam, Ben and Carla share £240 in the ratio a:b:c. Carla receives 20% more money than Adam. The ratio of Adam to Ben's shares is 5:1. How much does each of them receive?
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Adam, Ben and Carla share £240 in the ratio a:b:c. Carla receives 20% more money than Adam. The ratio of Adam to Ben's shares is 5:1. How much does each of them receive?

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Adam $100, Ben $20, Carla $120

A + B + C = 240
1.2A = C
5B = A or B = 0.2A

A + 0.2A + 1.2A = 240
2.4A = 240
A = $100
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