Question

An uncle wills $3000 to his two nieces and one nephew. The older niece is to receive twice what the younger niece receives, and the nephew is to receive an amount equal to the sum of the nieces' amounts. How much will each person receive?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

So, the uncle has $3000.

The Oldest Niece gets double what the Younger Niece gets half her amount. The nephew gets the total of these 2 combined.

The Youngest Niece gets $500.

500x2=1000

The Oldest Niece gets $1000.

1000+500=1500

The Nephew gets $1500.

1500+1000+500=3000