Question

Joseph, Maria and Rebecca each win a prize.
Their total prize money is $30.
Joseph wins 7/12 of the $30.
Maria wins 30% of the $30.
Rebecca wins the rest of the $30.
Calculate the amount each receives.​

Answer 1

Answer:

           Joseph:  $ 17.5 ;  Maria:  $ 9 ;  Rebecca:  $ 3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Joseph:      $\frac7{12}\cdot30=\frac72\cdot5=\frac{35}2=\ \,17.5$

Maria:      $30\%\cdot30=0.3\cdot30=\ \,9$

Rebecca:  30 - 17.5 - 9 = $ 3.5