Brain Teasers
Wages
Jen, Paula and Sarah had spent the week decorating an elderly neighbour's house, for which they earned £500 between them. When it came to dividing up the money Paula claimed she had worked three times harder than Jen, and Sarah had worked twice as hard as Paula. If the money was divided fairly, how much money did they each receive?
Answer
Jen =£50Paula =£150
Sarah =£300
Hide Answer Show Answer
What Next?
View a Similar Brain Teaser...
If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own.
Solve a Puzzle
Comments hidden to avoid spoilers.
Follow Braingle!