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28 August, 00:00

Pacey, Alex, and Paul went fishing. They each caught one fish. Alex's weighed twice as much as Pacey's fish. Paul's weighed three times as much as Pacey's fish. Total the 3 fish weighed 342lbs. How much did each boy's fish weigh?

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  1. 28 August, 02:34
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    pacey = x

    alex = 2x

    paul = 3x

    x + 2x + 3x = 342

    6x = 342

    x = 342 / 6

    x = 57

    Pacey's fish = 57 pounds

    Alex's fish = 57*2 = 114 pounds

    Pauls fish = 57*3 = 171 pounds
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