P5/P6 Math : Repeated Identity Ratio (Basic)

Questions of these type will start to appear in tests and exam papers once the students have been exposed to REPEATED IDENTITY and RATIO.

Such questions usually appear in Paper 2.
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Gerald, Thomas and Brandon shared the cost of a present.
The ratio of Gerald's share to Thomas' share was 2:3.
The ratio of Thomas' share to Brandon's share was 1:2.
Brandon paid $48 more for his share than Gerald.

How much was the present?

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