Question

£60 is divided between Richard, Stephen & Bridget so that Richard gets twice as much as Stephen, and Stephen gets three times as much as Bridget. How much does Richard get?

Answer 1

Answer: £18

Explanation:

let Bridget get £x,

Stephen gets 3x, Richard gets 2(3x)

Equation is x + 3x + 6x = 60

10x = 60: x = 60/40 = 6

Bridget gets £6

Stephen gets 3x = 3 x 6 = £18

Richard gets 2(3x) = 2 x 18 = £36