Math question

Question

An estate valued at $24,685 is to be divided between sons so that the older son receives four times as much as the younger son. Find each sons share of estate. 

Answer 1

Let x = the younger son's share

Let 4x = the older son's share

x + 4x = 24,685

5x = 24,685

x = $4937

4x = $19,748