Problema Solution
A mother left $5000.00 to her three sons. For every dollar Abraham received, Benjamin received 1.50 and Charles received 2.50 . How much money was left to Benjamin ?
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let
a = the money that Abraham received
1.50a = the money that Benjamin received
2.50a = the money Charles received
a mother left $5000.00 to her three sons
a + 1.50a + 2.50a = 5000
by solving we find
a = $1000
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1.50*1000 = $1,500
Benjamin received $1,500.