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£20 is divided between Caroline, Sarah & Gavyn so that Caroline gets twice as much as Sarah, and Sarah gets three times as much as Gavyn. How much does Caroline get?

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Answer:

Caroline gets 8 pounds.

Explanation:

20 = G + C + S

C = 2(S)

S = 3(G)

20 ÷ 5 = 4

C = 2(4)

= 8