King

King had four sons. First inherit 1/2, second 1/4 , third 1/5 of property. What part of the property was left to the last of the brothers?

Result

x = 1/20 Wrong answer

Solution:

x=1−1/2−1/4−1/5=1/20x = 1-1/2-1/4-1/5 = 1/20

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