# maths

S, H and J won \$500 from a luck draw.
S received 1/3 as much money as J, If J gives \$33 to S, S will have 5/6 as much money as J. How much money did H have at first

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1. S+H+J = 500
J = 3S
S+33 = (5/6)(J-33)

Oddly, I don't get integer solutions. Better check the problem and my setup.

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posted by Steve

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