An inheritance of ​$2,000,000 is to be divided among​ Scott, Alice, and Tricia in the following​ manner: Alice is to receive 9/10 of what Scott​ gets, while Tricia gets 1/10 of what Scott gets. How much does each​ receive? Scott gets $? Alice gets $? Tricia gets $?

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An inheritance of ​$2,000,000 is to be divided among​ Scott, Alice, and Tricia in the following​ manner: Alice is to receive 9/10 of what Scott​ gets, while Tricia gets 1/10 of what Scott gets. How much does each​ receive?

Scott gets $?

Alice gets $?

Tricia gets $?

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