Solve.
-A brother and sister split the $922,500 from the sale of their parent's house. According to the will, the sister was to receive 25% more than her brother, for having managed the property. How much money did the sister
Receive?
A)$512,500
B)$3,690,000
C)$230,625
D)$410,000

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The total amount is $922,500. Let the brother's share be x. The sister's share is x + 25% of x = 1.25x. Together, their shares make up the total amount: x + 1.25x = 2.25x = $922,500. Solving for x gives x = $922,500 / 2.25 = $410,000 (brother's share). The sister's share is 1.25x = 1.25 * $410,000 = $512,500.

Solve. -A Brother and Sister Split the $922,500 from the Sale