SOLUTION: All of Ralph's land was divided among his 6 kids, and his daughter Lynn's portion was divided among her 4 kids. How much of Ralph's land was inherited by 1 of Lynn's kids?

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Question 433017: All of Ralph's land was divided among his 6 kids, and his daughter Lynn's portion was divided among her 4 kids. How much of Ralph's land was inherited by 1 of Lynn's kids?
Answer by htmentor(1343) About Me  (Show Source):
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Lynn received 1/6 of the land. She then divided her 1/6 of the land in 4 parts. So each of her kids received 1/4 of her piece.
Therefore, each of Lynn's kids received 1/4*1/6 = 1/24