Question

A man gave 50% of his savings of.84100 to his wife and
divided the remaining sum among his two sons A and B of
15 and 13 yr of age respectively. He divided it in such a
way that each of his sons when they attain the age of
18 yr, would receive the same amount at 5% compound
interest per annum. The share of B was
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Answer 1

Answer:

20000

Step-by-step explanation:

84100/2 = 42050

A's share = (42050-x)

and B's share = x

now (42050-x)×21³/20³ = x × 21⁵/20⁵

(42050-x) = x × 21²/20²

(42050×20²-x ×20²) = x ×21²

42050×20² = 841x

x = 42050×20²/841

x= 20000