Two Brothers Decide to Invest in a Vacant Lot Which

Multiple Choice

Two brothers decide to invest in a vacant lot which cost $51 000. The first brother contributes $1000 more than one-quarter of what the second brother contributes. How much does each brother contribute?

A) B1 = 11000, B2 = 40000
B) B1 = 40000, B2 = 11000
C) B1 = 12500, B2 = 38500
D) B1 = 50000, B2 = 10000
E) B1 = 1000, B2 = 50000