150. Three men going “on the spree” decide to spend all their money.
The first, A, “shouts” for the company and then gives his balance to
B, who also in turn pays for 3 drinks and gives his balance to C, who
can then just manage to pay for drinks once more at 6d. each. How
much money had each?
151. There is a regiment of 7300 soldiers, which is to be divided
into 4 companies--half of the first company, two-thirds of the
second, three-quarters of the third, and four-fifths of the
fourth--to be composed of the same number of men. How many soldiers
are there in each company?