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.