Mason had 50% more cards than Isaac. Evelyn had 20% fewer cards than Mason. Mason and Isaac gave Evelyn some cards in the ratio of 4 : 5. As a result, Evelyn had 25% more cards than before. Given that Evelyn had 240 more cards than Isaac in the end, how many cards did Mason give to Evelyn?
Mason had 50% more cards than Isaac. Evelyn had 20% fewer cards than Mason. Mason and Isaac gave Evelyn some cards in the ratio of 4 : 5. As a result, Evelyn had 25% more cards than before. Given that Evelyn had 240 more cards than Isaac in the end, how many cards did Mason give to Evelyn?
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