Question
Sam, Wesley and Xuan share a sum of money. Sam's share is half of what Wesley and Xuan receive. Wesley's share is 59 of the sum of money. Xuan receives $48 less than Wesley.
  1. What fraction of the sum of money is Sam's share?
  2. How much is the sum of money?
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Sam, Wesley and Xuan share a sum of money. Sam's share is half of what Wesley and Xuan receive. Wesley's share is 59 of the sum of money. Xuan receives $48 less than Wesley.
  1. What fraction of the sum of money is Sam's share?
  2. How much is the sum of money?