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N140,000 is shared between ABU, Kayode and Uche. Abu has twice as much as Kayode, and Kayode has twice as much as Uche. What is Kayode's share?
A
N80,000
B
N40,000
C
N20,000
D
N10,000
correct option: b

(Abu = 2x<br /> Kayode = x<br /> Uche = \frac{x}{2}<br /> 2x+x+\frac{x}{2}=140,000<br /> \frac{7x}{2}=140,000<br /> 7x = 280,000<br /> x=\frac{280,000}{7}<br /> x=40,000)Kayode receives N40,000

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