Costas and Sheila bought a raffle ticket for a charity. The grand prize is $ 1000.00. Costas contributed $3.50 and Sheila contributed $1.50 to the price of the ticket. If they win the grand prize, they will share the money in the same proportion that they paid for the ticket. How much of the money should each person receive?

Costas and Sheila bought a raffle ticket for a charity. The grand prize is $ 1000.00. Costas contributed $3.50 and Sheila contributed $1.50 to the price of the ticket. If they win the grand prize, they will share the money in the same proportion that they paid for the ticket. How much of the money should each person receive?

Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1

(REV)00th Edition

ISBN:9780395977224

Author:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Publisher:Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole

Chapter3: Solving Equation And Problems

Section3.5: Equations With The Variable On Both Sides

Problem 17P

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