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Ramon has 5 times as much money as Mila. If Ramon gives Mila ₱1,200, they will have equal amounts. How much does Ramon have?

  1. ₱600
  2. ₱2,400
  3. ₱3,000
  4. ₱1,800

Answer

C. ₱3,000

Solution

Ramon = 5m, Mila = m: 5m − 1,200 = m + 1,200 → m = ₱600. Ramon has ₱3,000.

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