Find Total Value of Estate

[mathxyz]

In his will, Mr. Adams left 25% of his estate to
his wife and unevenly divided the balance between his son and his daughter. If the son received $36,000 as his share, what was the total value of the estate?

 

[tkhunny]

Insufficient information.

We must know SOMETHING about the Daughter's inheritance. So far, all we know is that it was NOT $36,000.

 

[mathxyz]

yes

You got it.

 

[Denis]

He hated his daughter: she got zilch!
wife = 12,000 (25% of 48000)
son = 36,000

 

[mathxyz]

hey

Very funny Denis.