George, Michael and Samuel together give $40.000 to Peter to start a business. George gives $5.000 more than Michael gives, and Michael gives $4.000 more than Samuel gives. Out of a total profit of $10.000 from the business, how much does Michael receive?

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George, Michael and Samuel otgether give $40.000 to Peter to start a business. George gives $5.000 more than Michael gives, and Michael gives $4.000 more than Samuel gives. Out of a total profit of $10.000 from the business, how much does Michael receive?

G - M = 5
M - S = 4
G + M + S = 40

M = 40 - S - G
G = 5 + M
S = M - 4

M = 40 - (M - 4) - (M + 5) = 40 - M + 4 - M - 5
3 * M = 39
M = 13
доля M = 13 / 40
10 * 13 / 40 = 3.25