Math Problem Statement

A property of deceased person valued at Rs.180,000 is to be divided among a widow, a daughter and two sons. The sons receive equal shares. However, the widow is to receive twice as much as one son and the daughter is to receive one-half of the amount that one son receives. How much will each receive? A. 80,000, 10,000 and 20,000 B. 40,000, 60,000 and 20,000 C. 70,000, 10,000 and 20,000 D. 40,000, 80,000 and 20,000

Solution

Let the share of one son be xx. Then, according to the problem:

  • Widow's share = 2x2x (twice as much as one son)
  • Daughter's share = x2\frac{x}{2} (half of what one son receives)
  • Two sons together receive 2x2x (equal shares for both sons).

The total property value is Rs. 180,000. The sum of the shares must equal this total:

Widow’s share+Daughter’s share+Two sons’ shares=180,000\text{Widow's share} + \text{Daughter's share} + \text{Two sons' shares} = 180,000

Substitute the shares into the equation:

2x+x2+2x=180,0002x + \frac{x}{2} + 2x = 180,000

Step 1: Simplify the equation

Combine like terms:

2x+2x+x2=180,0002x + 2x + \frac{x}{2} = 180,000

4x+x2=180,0004x + \frac{x}{2} = 180,000

Multiply through by 2 to eliminate the fraction:

8x+x=360,0008x + x = 360,000

9x=360,0009x = 360,000

Step 2: Solve for xx

x=360,0009=40,000x = \frac{360,000}{9} = 40,000

Step 3: Calculate individual shares

  • Each son receives x=40,000x = 40,000.
  • The widow receives 2x=2×40,000=80,0002x = 2 \times 40,000 = 80,000.
  • The daughter receives x2=40,0002=20,000\frac{x}{2} = \frac{40,000}{2} = 20,000.

Thus, the shares are:

  • Widow: Rs. 80,000
  • Daughter: Rs. 20,000
  • Each son: Rs. 40,000

Final Answer:

Option D: 40,000, 80,000, and 20,000

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How would the shares change if the daughter were to receive twice the share of one son?
  2. What would happen if the widow's share was reduced to equal one son's share?
  3. Can we divide the estate using percentages instead of specific rules?
  4. How would the division look if there were three sons instead of two?
  5. What is the total percentage each person receives from the estate?

Tip:

When dealing with word problems involving ratios, always translate relationships into algebraic equations systematically.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Ratios

Formulas

Equation balancing: a + b + c = total
Fractional multiplication and simplification

Theorems

Properties of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8