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share 860 pounds between laila and john so that laila gets £80 more than John. How much does Laila get​

User Cristie
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Answer:

My name is Laila

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share 860 pounds between laila and john so that laila gets £80 more than John. How much does Laila get​

User Iamktothed
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Answer:

Laila gets £470

Explanation:

Let John's share=x

Laila's share=x+80

The sum of their individual shares should equal 860

therefore x+x+80=860

2x=860-80

2x=780

x=390

Therefore each person's share:

John-£390,Laila-£470

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