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6. A sum of money was to be shared among three friends, Ann, Beryl and Candy, in the ratio 2:5:8. If Beryl received $225 more than Ann, evaluate the sum of money shared

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Answer:

$1125

Step-by-step explanation:

Ann: 2x

Beryl: 5x

Candy: 8x

5x - 2x = 225

3x = 225

x = 75

Total: 2x + 5x + 8x = 15x

15x = 15 × 75 = 1125

Answer: $1125

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