SOLUTION: a man willed 15% of his property to his wife,20% to each of his two sons and the rest,trust.if his wife's share was rupees 225000,find the ammount given to the trust.

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Question 353850: a man willed 15% of his property to his wife,20% to each of his two sons and the rest,trust.if his wife's share was rupees 225000,find the ammount given to the trust.

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the value of the entire property


The percent going to the trust was
%
rupees

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