Problema Solution
An inheritance of $210,000 is to be divided among Chris, Kelly, and Julie in the following manner: Kelly is to receive 3/5 of what Chris gets, while Julie gets 1/2 of what Chris gets. How much does Kelly receive?
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Let
x = the amount that Chris gets
(3/5)x = the amount that Kelly gets
(1/2)x = the amount that Julie gets
Altogether they received $210,000 means:
x + (3/5)x + (1/2)x = 210000
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x = $100,000
(3/5)*100000 = $60,000
Kelly will receive $60,000.