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UKMT Junior Kangaroo, 2024

Algebra Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

Jo, Flo and Mo divided up a sum of money. Jo took £10 plus a quarter of what was then left. Next Flo took £40 plus a quarter of what was then left. Finally Mo took what was then left. Jo and Flo took the same amount of money. How much did Mo take?

(A) £100 (B) £120 (C) £150 (D) £180 (E) £350

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