Question

A man left 9656 to be divided among his three sons in the proportion of their ages at the time of his death when he died their ages we're 25,22 and 21 respectively. a). Obtain share of each son. b). What difference it would have made to each of his sons, if he had lived a year longer?

Answer 1

(a)total sums of ages --- 68......& toatal amount 9656 devided by total sums of ages....9656/71=142.....then first son -3550..2nd son-3124 3rd son-2982.....(b)if he had a year longer then his sons ages --25,22,21 ...same-- condition apply ...total sums of ages -26+23+22=71 ....9656/71=136......1st son-3536....2nd son 3128..3rd son...2992..