Question

28) A widow received į of her husband's estate, and
each of her three sons received
of the balance. If
the widow and one of her sons received a total of
$60,000 from the estate, what was the amount of
the estate?
(A) $90,000
(B) $96,000
C)$108,000
(D) $135,000
(E) $180,000​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Now, the widow had 1/3, and 3 sons 1/3 of the rest (balance).

So, the widow had 1/3 and each son 1/3 divided by 3

or 2/9. 1/3 + 2/9 = roughly 0.55%.

The answers are indeed precise.