SOLUTION: A man wills $18,000 to his 3 sons. The 1st and 2nd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 4:3, and the 1st and 3rd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 2:1. find the sum each

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Question 426333: A man wills $18,000 to his 3 sons. The 1st and 2nd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 4:3, and the 1st and 3rd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 2:1. find the sum each son gets.
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A man wills $18,000 to his 3 sons. The 1st and 2nd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 4:3, and the 1st and 3rd sons are to receive sums in the ratio of 2:1. find the sum each son gets.
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Amount received:
1st son: 4x
2nd son: 3x
3rd son: 2x
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Equation:
4x+3x+2x = 18000
9x = 18000
x = $2000
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1st son: 4x = $8000
2nd son: 3x = $6000
3rd son: 2x = $4000
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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