Three students, A, B and C, received a Stadio Mathematics award for their top performance. They have decided to split the award as follows: i. Student A receives R10 000 plus 1/5 of what then remains; ii. Student B then receives R16 000 plus 1/4 of what then remains; and  iii. Student C then receives the rest, which is R18 000. How much is the original monetary award and which student receives the most money?

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Three students, A, B and C, received a Stadio Mathematics award for their top performance. They have decided to split the award as follows:

i. Student A receives R10 000 plus 1/5 of what then remains;

ii. Student B then receives R16 000 plus 1/4 of what then remains; and

 iii. Student C then receives the rest, which is R18 000.

How much is the original monetary award and which student receives the most money?

 

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