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A sum of £40 is shared between several people so each receives 2/7 of a pound. how many people receive a share?
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A sum of £40 is shared between several people so each receives 2/7 of a pound. how many people receive a share?

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Explanation:

Amount shared £40 and each received 2/7 pounds each

Number of people = 40/(2/7)

= 40 ÷ 2/7 = 40× 7/2 = 20×7 = 140

140people shared the money

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