31 October 2015

Arithmetic & Algebraic Problems - DIVIDING THE LEGACY

Question: A man left $100.00 to be divided between his two sons Alfred and Benjamin. If one-third of Alfred's legacy be taken from one-fourth of Benjamin's, the remainder would be $11.00. What was the amount of each legacy?

Answer: The two legacies were $24.00 and $76.00, for if 8 (one-third of 24) be taken from 19 (one-fourth of 76) the remainder will be II.

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