Math Problem Statement
Umesh has a few chocolates. He wants to distribute these chocolates among his three sons and three daughters. He also wants to keep some chocolates with himself. He keeps one chocolate for himself and gives 1/5 of the remaining to his first son and keeps one and gives 1/5 of the remaining to his second son, and does the same with his last son. He then distributes the remaining chocolates among his three daughters in the ratio 23:46:55. What is the minimum number of chocolates that Umesh had initially?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Fractional Distribution
Ratios
Formulas
Remaining after first son = (4/5)(x - 1)
Remaining after second son = (4/5)((4/5)(x - 1) - 1)
Remaining after third son = (4/5)((4/5)((4/5)(x - 1) - 1) - 1)
Theorems
Divisibility Rule
Ratio Proportions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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