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DASHER spent half as much as prancer did on holiday presents this year and cupid spent 3 times more than DASHER . If the total spent between the three of them was $840 , how much did they each spend on gifts ?

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Answer:

  • Dasher: $140
  • Prancer: $280
  • Cupid: $420

Explanation:

Let x represent the amount Dasher spent. Then Prancer spent 2x and Cupid spent 3x. Their spending total was ...

  x + 2x + 3x = 840

  x = 840/6 = 140

Dasher spent $140; Prancer spent $280; Cupid spent $420.

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