Problema Solution
A farmer shared a sum of money between his two sons jones and tom in the ratio of 3:7. jones received $180 less than tom. How much money did the farmer share?
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7x-3x= 180
so, 4x= 180
so, x= 180/4 = $45
so, total money= 3x+7x = 10x
so, 10x= $450.
so, farmer share $450.