Question

A man gave 5/8 of his money to his daughter,2/3 of the remainder to his son and remaining to his wife.if wife gets ₹8500 , what is the total amount?

Answer 1

Find the fraction of the money left after giving to the daughter:

Daughter = 5/8

Left = 1 - 5/8 = 3/8

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Find the fraction of the money left after giving to the son:

Son = 2/3 x 3/8 = 1/4

Left = 3/8 - 1/4 = 1/8

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Find the total amount of money:

Wife = 1/8

Wife = Rs 8500

1/8 = 8500

8/8 = 8500 x 8 = Rs 68000

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Answer: The total amount is Rs 68000.

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