Jim and Phyllis received a total of $50,000. They decided to put $10,000 in a trust for nephew and divide the remainder. Phyllis received 3/4 of the remainder and Jim received 1/4. How much did Jim and Phyllis receive? This is what I did Just tell me if I did it right....................
50,000--10,000=40,000
3/4a + 1/4a = 40,000
4a = 40,000
a = 10,000
Jim received 10,000
Phyllis received 30,000
I think my steps or the way I set it up is wrong. could someone help me? Thanks
2006-09-06
05:22:36
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