SOLUTION: an estate value at $6000 is divided among three sons, Albert, Brian and Charles in the ratio 1:2:3 respectively. Calculate the amount each receives.

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Question 1101705: an estate value at $6000 is divided among three sons, Albert, Brian and Charles in the ratio 1:2:3 respectively. Calculate the amount each receives.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, math_helper:
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Let x be the measure of the common part.


Then A received x dollars;

B received 2x dollars;

and C received 3x dollars.


So the three received x + 2x + 3x = 6x dollars, and this sum is 6000 dollars:

6x = 6000 dollars.


Hence, x = 1000 dollars.


Thus A received $1000,  B received  $2000,   and  C received  3000 dollars.


Check.  1000 + 2000 + 3000 = 6000.  ! Correct !


Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let x = amount Albert receives
1x+2x+3x = 6000
6x = 6000
x=1000
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Ans:
Albert receives $1000
Brian receives $2000
Charles receives $3000
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