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The sum 78 000 was shared so that Mr.chong gets twice as much as Mr.lee . how much would each get ? ​

User Ken Downs
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Answer:

Mr Lee: 26000

Mr.Chong: 52000

Explanation:

Mr. Lee=x

Mr.Chong=2x

x+2x=78000

3x=78000, then divide

x=26000

2x=x*2=26000*2=52000

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