R80,000 Funeral...

Jim died.

His will provided R80,000 for an elaborate funeral.

As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Sharon turned to her oldest and dearest friend. ‘Well, I’m sure Jim would be pleased,’ she said.

‘I’m sure you’re right,’ replied Brenda, who lowered her voice and leaned in close.

‘How much did this really cost?’

‘All of it,’ said Sharon . ‘Eighty thousand.’

‘No!’ Brenda exclaimed. ‘I mean, it was very nice, but R80,000?’

Sharon answered, ‘The funeral was R8,500. I donated R2,500 to church. The whiskey, wine and snacks were another R4,500.

The rest went for the Memorial Stone.’ Brenda computed quickly. ‘R64,500 for a Memorial Stone?

How big is it?’