A man left an inheritance of $10,000 to three relatives and their wives. Together the wives received $3960. Janine received $100 more than Cathy, and Maria received $100 more than Janine. Joe received the same amount as his wife, Hary got half as much again as his wife, and Tom received twice as much as his wife. How much did each receive? -Riddles

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Carthy, Janine and Maria received $1220, $1320, and $1420 respectively. Joe received the same as his wife Carol, $1220. Hary received half again what his wife Janine did, $1980. Tommy got twice as much as his wife Maria, $2840.

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