Question

An inheritance of R72000 is shared between 3 siblings A,B,C in the ratio of 2:1:5 respectively sibling C will inherit

Answer 1

Given:

An inheritance of R72000 is shared between 3 siblings A, B, C in the ratio of 2:1:5

To find:

Amount of money C will inherit.

Solution:

The amount Distributed among A, B, and C in the ratio 2:1:5

Ratio can be expressed as

• A = 2x
• B = x
• C = 5x

Total ratio will be 2x+x+5x = 8x

and total price is Rs. 72000

• 8x = 72000
• x = 9000

Distribution of money among A, B and C

• A = 2x = 2.9000 = 18000
• B = x = 9000
• C = 5x = 5.9000 = 45000

C will inherit Rs. 45000