Let X Represent the Number

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-30 marbles are to be divided into three bags so that the second bag has three times as many marbles as the first bag and the third bag has twice as many as the first bag. If x is the number of marbles in the first bag, find the
Number of marbles in each bag.

A) 1st bag = 6 marbles; 2nd bag = 18 marbles; 3rd bag = 12 marbles
B) 1st bag = 5 marbles; 2nd bag = 10 marbles; 3rd bag = 15 marbles
C) 1st bag = 5 marbles; 2nd bag = 15 marbles; 3rd bag = 10 marbles
D) 1st bag = 6 marbles; 2nd bag = 14 marbles; 3rd bag = 10 marbles