Question
Japheth, Tim and Mary share a sum of money. Japheth's share is half of what Tim and Mary receive. Tim's share is 59 of the sum of money. Mary receives $20 less than Japheth.
  1. What fraction of the sum of money is Japheth's share?
  2. How much is the sum of money?
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Japheth, Tim and Mary share a sum of money. Japheth's share is half of what Tim and Mary receive. Tim's share is 59 of the sum of money. Mary receives $20 less than Japheth.
  1. What fraction of the sum of money is Japheth's share?
  2. How much is the sum of money?