A man leaves R180000 to be divided between his 3 sons.

Question

If the eldest son receives twice as much as the youngest son and the middle son receives R30000 more than the youngest son, how much do they each receive

Answer 1

Let E (Eldest Son) = 2Y = 2(37,500) = R75,000
Ley Y (Youngest Son) = Y = R37,500
Let M (Middle Son) = Y + 30,000 = 37,500 + 30,000= R67,500

2Y + Y + Y + 30,000= 180,000
4Y = 150,000
Y= 37,500