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Homework Help Forum: Math

Posted by Allison on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 8:20pm.

Four girls bought a boat for $60.00. the first girl paid-one half the sum of the amounts paid by the other 3. The second girl paid one-third the sum of the amounts paid by the other 3. The third girl paid one-fourth the sum of the amounts paid by the other 3. How much did the fourth girl pay?
I am not sure if I am over thinking this but please help!! thanks so much

  • Math - bobpursley, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 9:34pm

    1G= 1/2(SG+TG+FG)
    FG+SG+TG+FG=60
    SG= 1/3(1G+TG+FG)
    TG=1/4(1G+SG+FG)

    Grind it out.

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