Tammy, Gem, Lynn and Jane received a sum of money. Tammy received
58 of the total amount of money Gem, Lynn and Jane received. Gem received
15 of the total amount of money Lynn and Jane received. Lynn received
13 as much money as Jane. If Gem received $110 less than Tammy, find the total sum of money the 4 girls received.
Tammy |
Gem |
Lynn |
Jane |
Total |
5x3 |
8x3 |
|
|
1x4 |
5x4 |
|
|
|
1x5 |
3x5 |
|
15 u |
4 u |
5 u |
15 u |
39 u |
The total amount that Lynn and Jane have is repeated. Make the total amount that Lynn and Jane have the same. LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.
The total amount that Gem, Lynn and Jane have is repeated. Make the total amount that Gem, Lynn and Jane have the same. LCM of 6 and 8 is 24.
Amount that Gem had less than Tammy
= 15 u - 4 u
= 11 u
11 u = 110
1 u = 110 ÷ 11 = 10
Total sum of money that 4 girls received
= 15 u + 4 u + 5 u + 15 u
= 39 u
= 39 x 10
= $390
Answer(s): $390