Inactive Tutor answered • 11/19/17
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b represents what the brother gets
(1.05)b represents what the sister gets
b + 1.05b =840500
Can you solve for b and anser?
Alex F.
asked • 11/19/17Word problem- read description
A brother and sister split the $840,500 from the sale of their parent′s house. According to the will, the sister was to receive 5% more than her brother, for having managed the property. How much money did the sister receive?
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