Stolen amounts
X + Y = 31835
X is the amount stolen by 1,2 and 3
Y is the amount stolen by 4 and 5
1. stole half of X,
2. half the rest and 3 more on top of that
3. stole 6801.5
4. He stole 1/9 of Y, which is 513
5. He stole the rest
X is the amount stolen by 1,2 and 3
Y is the amount stolen by 4 and 5
1. stole half of X,
2. half the rest and 3 more on top of that
3. stole 6801.5
4. He stole 1/9 of Y, which is 513
5. He stole the rest
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