Inheritances
According to a will, the inheritance is to be divided among 2 sons and 1 daughter. The ratio of the amount given to the eldest son to the amount given to the daughter is 2:1 the ratio of the amount given to the youngest son to the amount given to the daughter is 5:3. What is the ratio of the amount given to the eldest son to the amount given to the youngest son?
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