The combined salaries of three brothers is $180,000. 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.
A) 20,000 B) 22,000 C) 25,000 D) 30,000 E) 40,000
Mr. Small = x;   Mr. Middle = 3/2*x;   Mr. Big = 2x.   x + 3/2*x + 2x = 180 --&gt; x=40   Answer: 40,000
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The combined salaries of three brothers is $180,000. 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?