An algebra problem by Hammad Shah
A man left savings of Rs 25,000 in the bank. Divide the amount between his wife, 2 daughters and a son according to the Islamic laws of inheritance. According to the Islamic laws of inheritance Wife's share is 1/8 of the property. The rest of the property is distributed among the children in such a way that a son inherits twice the share of a daughter.
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1 solution
Total amount= Rs 25,000. Wife's share= 1/8 of 25,000=Rs 3,125. Amount left = 25,000 - 3,125= Rs 21,875. Ratio of shares of son : daughters= 2 : 1= 2 × 1 : 1 × 2= 2 : 2 ( because according to Islamic laws of inheritance son inherits twice the share of a daughter and further there is one son and two daughters). Sum of ratios=2+2=4. Son's share= 2/4 × 21,875=Rs 10,937.50 and Daughter's share= 2/4 × 10,937.50= Rs 5,468.75.