Question

A man died and part of his will involve dividing $180,000 in cash to his sister, his son and his wife. The will said that for every dollar that his sister was given, the son should receive two dollars and his wife six dollars. Of the $180,000 how much did his wife receive?

Answer 1

Explanation:

"x" = dollar

The equation:

`x +2x+6x=180000`

`9x=180000`

`x=(180000)/(9) =20000`

Each x represents twenty thousand dollars

Sister: 1x = (1) (20000) = $20,000

Son: 2x = (2) (20000) = $40,000

Wife: 6x = (6) (20000) = $120,000

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