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A man leaves behind a will wherein he wishes his wealth of $R s 72 l a k h s$ to be divided among wife, son and daughter in the ratios $3 : 2 : 1$ What is the sum of money his wife gets?

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Solution

Total amount $= 72 l a k h s$

Ratio $= 6$

Therefore, $\frac{72}{6} = 12$

For Wife $= 12 * 3 = 36 L a k h s$

For Son $= 12 * 2 = 24 L a k h s$

For Daughter $= 1 * 2 = 12 L a k h s$

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