The inheritance
Dad initially decided to bequeath the money to his two sons so that they would share it 8:7 (older and younger). Then he changed his mind and divided the same amount in the ratio of 11:9 (older and younger). This step increased the inheritance value for the older son by 925 tolars.
How much did the father send to both sons together?
How much did the father send to both sons together?
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The problem states that the value change was 925 but solution used 825.
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