Christine decided to start a construction project with her two siblings, Taylor and Molly. The three of them invested $231,000, $805,000, and $708,000, respectively. After the complex was built, Taylor decided to sell her share of the investment to Christine and Molly. How much did each of them have to pay if they wanted to maintain the original ratio of their investments in the complex?

Christine decided to start a construction project with her two siblings, Taylor and Molly. The three of them invested $231,000, $805,000, and $708,000, respectively. After the complex was built, Taylor decided to sell her share of the investment to Christine and Molly. How much did each of them have to pay if they wanted to maintain the original ratio of their investments in the complex?

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter2: Equations And Inequalities

Section2.3: Models And Applications

Problem 22SE: A chemistry teacher needs to mix a 30% salt solution with a 70% salt solution to make 20 qt of a 40%...

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