Question

£50 is divided between Brian, Colin & Dan so that Brian gets twice as much as Colin, and Colin gets three times as much as Dan. How much does Brian get?

a) £10
b) £15
c) £20
d) £25

Answer 1

Brian would receive £30.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's start by representing the amount that Dan gets as a variable, let's say x. Since Colin gets three times as much as Dan, Colin would receive 3x. Similarly, Brian gets twice as much as Colin, so Brian would receive 6x.

According to the question, the total amount is £50. So we can write the equation as:

x + 3x + 6x = 50

Simplifying the equation, we get:

10x = 50

x = 5

Therefore, Brian would receive 6x = £30.