Question

A prize of £3.60 is to be shared between 3 boys, so that for every 15p Jim has, Jack will have 30p,and Tom's share is always 3 times as much as Jim's.
How much will each boy receive?

Answer 1

Jim's share --- 15x
Jack's share --- 30x
Tom's share ---- 3(15x) = 45x

15x+30x+45x = 360
90x = 360
x = ....

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