Question

edwards estate is to be split equally among his three heirs. if his estate is worth \\$2\frac{3}{5} million, how much will each heir inherit?

• each heir will inherit \\$\frac{13}{15} million.
• each heir will inherit \\$\frac{8}{15} million.
• each heir will inherit \\$\frac{14}{15} million.
• each heir will inherit \\$\frac{11}{15} million.

Explanation:

Convert mixed number to improper fraction

$$ 2\frac{3}{5} = \frac{2 \times 5 + 3}{5} = \frac{13}{5} $$

Divide by the number of heirs

$$ \frac{13}{5} \div 3 = \frac{13}{5} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{13}{15} $$

State final inheritance amount

$$ \text{Each heir inherits } \$\frac{13}{15} \text{ million.} $$

Answer:

• Each heir will inherit \$\(\frac{13}{15}\) million. (Correct answer)
• Each heir will inherit \$\(\frac{8}{15}\) million.
• Each heir will inherit \$\(\frac{14}{15}\) million.
• Each heir will inherit \$\(\frac{11}{15}\) million.