SOLUTION: Tony is deciding how much money he will leave his family in his will. He wants to leave money to each of is 5 children. Tony decides that the amount of money he leaves each child w

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Question 1039412: Tony is deciding how much money he will leave his family in his will. He wants to leave money to each of is 5 children. Tony decides that the amount of money he leaves each child will depend on their gender. His oldest daughter receives 3 times as much as either of his 2 sons, and the same as each of his 2 daughters. If each child receives a minimum of $10,000,what is the minimum amount of money he will leave to his children?
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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5 children are getting money in the ratio 3:3:3:1:1
He needs 11 * $10,000 or $110,000 to do this.