Three prizes are to be distributed in a quiz contest. The value of the 2nd prize is five-sixths the value of the first prize and the value of the third prize is four-fifths that of the 2nd prize. If the total value of the three prizes is Rs.150, find the value of each prize.
Let the value of first prize be Rs. x. 
(Dividing by 15 on both sides)
Check: (1) Rs. (60 + 50 + 40) = Rs.150 i.e. the total value of the three prizes.
(Dividing by 15 on both sides)Check: (1) Rs. (60 + 50 + 40) = Rs.150 i.e. the total value of the three prizes.
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