Messy Inheritance

Tim inherited 25% more money from his father than his sister, Jane. He wants to give her some fraction of his money so that both of them end up with exactly the same amount of inheritance.

What percentage of his money should Tim give to Jane?

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October 12th, 2010 | Category: Brain Riddle, Mathematical, Money, Real Life |  Email This Riddle

2 guesses to Messy Inheritance

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• Geoff

  October 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM

  10%

• Dude

  October 12, 2010 at 2:14 PM

  10% is correct, Geoff!

  Let’s say that Jane inherited 8 million dollars. That would mean that Tim(who received 25% more) would have gotten 10 million. If he gives 10% of his amount, they would both end up with nine million. It works no matter what numbers you start with.

  You’re today’s winner.