SOLUTION: A brother and sister are to divide an inheritance of $12,000 in the ratio of 2 to 3. What amount will each receive?

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Question 261146: A brother and sister are to divide an inheritance of $12,000 in the ratio of 2 to 3. What amount will each receive?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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assuming it was worded probably the brother will get 2/5 and the sister will get 3/5
2/5*12000 for the brother
3/5*12000 for the sister