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

Step-by-step explanation:

$x=1-1\mathrm{/}2-1\mathrm{/}4-1\mathrm{/}5=1\mathrm{/}20$

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