Inhereitance splits query

[didds]

Keepoing things very simple as an example...

IF A on death has 90K cash to split between three children X, Y, Z where each of those "owes" A

X 4K
Y 3K
Z 2K

how can A split up the cash between them so they all get an equal share, whilst reflecting what each has already had? Preferably as a mathematical equation for general purposes

Trying to get my head around it and failing!

didds

[didds]

DFOh.,.. no sooner had I wrirtten it, I worked it out!

Total "owed" by kids =0K

so total to be distrinbuted = 90+9 = 99K

so each share is 33K LESS sum already benefitted from ie owed

So
A=33-4=29
B=33-3=30
C=33-2=31

Leaving the 90K perfectly distributable .

*phew).

And the generic answer being

Individual share = (Cash + (sum of debts)/number of sharers ) - individual debt

As you all were!


didds

[gryffron]

Who are B and C again?