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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = the value of the entire property
.15x+=+225000
x+=+1500000
The percent going to the trust was
100+-+15+-+20+-+20+=+45%
.45%2A1500000+=+675000 rupees