SOLUTION: The will of an eccentric millionaire read as follows. “I leave 4/17 of my estate to my son, 7/13 of the remainder to my wife, 2/3 of this remainder to my daughter, and the remainin
Question 1114541: The will of an eccentric millionaire read as follows. “I leave 4/17 of my estate to my son, 7/13 of the remainder to my wife, 2/3 of this remainder to my daughter, and the remaining $2 million to my dog.” What was the total amount of the estate? Answer by ikleyn(52799) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
1. Give to the son. The remainder is .
2. Give of the remainder to the wife. The remainder is = .
3. Give of the remainder to the daughter. The remainder is = .
4. Next the condition says = $2 millions.
Hence, Estate = $17 millions.