Weekly Problem 52 - 2013

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Two boxes, P and Q, each contain 3 jewels.
When a jewel worth £5000 is transferred from P to Q, the average value of the jewels in each box increases by £1000.
What is the total value of all six jewels?


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This problem is taken from the UKMT Mathematical Challenges.

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