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A sum of money was shared among 3 friends Aileen, Shirley, and Janet in the ratio 8:13:19 respectively.if Janet received $ 822 more than Shirley calculate the amount each receives ?

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Answer:

A= $1,096, S=$1781, J=$2,603

Explanation:

19-13=6=$822

$822/6 = $137 (value of each "part" of the ratio)

$137 x 8 = Aileen

$137 x 13 = Shirley

$137 x 19 = Janet

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

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