Question

Ram left one–third of his property to his son, one–fourth to his daughter and the remainder to his wife. If his wife’s share is Rs.18,000. What was the worth of his total property?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rs. 43200

Step-by-step explanation:

Property - x

Son's share- x*1/3

Daughters share - x*1/4

Wife's share - Rs. 18000

As per above data, the total is:

x=1/3x+1/4x+18000

x-1/3x-1/4x=18000

5x/12=18000

x=12*18000/5

x=43200

The answer is Rs. 43200

Answer 2

Rs. 43200

Step-by-step explanation:

Property - x

Son's share- x*1/3

Daughters share - x*1/4

Wife's share - Rs. 18000

As per above data, the total is:

x=1/3x+1/4x+18000

x-1/3x-1/4x=18000

5x/12=18000

x=12*18000/5

x=43200

The answer is Rs. 43200