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Monday, July 14, 2008

Henry Park Pri Sch 2007 PSLE Math Prelim Q36

Joseph has $m. Kenny has 3 times as much money as Joseph. Leo has half the amount of money Joseph and Kenny has altogether. How much money do the 3 boys have altogether?

Solution

Joseph ----- $m
Kenny ----- 3 x $m = $3m
Joseph and Kenny ----- $m + $3m = $4m
Leo ----- $4m divided by 2 = $2m

Total ----- $4m + $2m = $6m

Answer: They had $6m altogether.

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