The combined salaries of three brothers is $270,000. Mr. Big earns twice what Mr. Small earns, and Mr. Middle earns 1 1/2 times what Mr. Small earns. What is the smallest salary of the three brothers?	Pick one.
A) 45,000 B) 60,000 C) 55,000 D) 30,000 E) 40,000
Mr. Small = x;   Mr. Middle = 3/2*x;   Mr. Big = 2x.   x + 3/2*x + 2x = 270 --&gt; x=60   Answer: 60,000
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The combined salaries of three brothers is $270,000. Mr. Big earns twice what Mr. Small earns, and Mr. Middle earns 1 1/2 times what Mr. Small earns. What is the smallest salary of the three brothers?