To help raise funding for attending a science competition out of town, John and his three friends sell candies in their neighborhood. The average of each person’s sale is $200. John’s sale is 1/3 of Steve’s sale, Steve’s sale is 1/4 of Paul’s sale, and Charlie's’ sale is 2/3 of Paul’s sale. How much is each person’s sale?

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To help raise funding for attending a science competition out of town, John and his three friends sell candies in their neighborhood. The average of each person’s sale is $200.  John’s sale is 1/3 of Steve’s sale, Steve’s sale is 1/4 of Paul’s sale, and Charlie's’ sale is 2/3 of Paul’s sale.  How much is each person’s sale?

Henry · Answer

John's sale = $X. Steve's sale = $3X. Paul's sale = $12X. Charlie's sale = $8X. x + 3x + 12x + 8x = 4*$200. X = ?. 3X = ?. 12X = ?. 8X = ?.

Raphael · Answer

Thanks Henry