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22/03/2018 at 11:32

A family farm is equally divided among three heirs: Jim, Jan and John. John’s share of the farm is then equally divided among his three heirs: Peter, Paul and Patricia. Paul decides to sell his share of the farm, and then later the family decides to sell the remainder of the farm all at once. What portion of the proceeds from the most recent sale should Jim receive? Express your answer as a common fraction.

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FC Alan Walker 25/03/2018 at 03:28

Jim should receive 3/8 of the proceeds.

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