Dana, Nora, Fanny and Hazel jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Dana's contribution is
23 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Hazel's contribution to the total of Nora's and Fanny's contribution is 3 : 2. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Nora's contribution is
23 of Fanny's contribution and the total amount contributed by Dana and Hazel is $1300?
Dana |
Nora |
Fanny |
Hazel |
Total |
2x25 |
1x25 |
3x25 |
|
2x5
|
3x5 |
|
|
2x2 |
3x2 |
|
|
50 u |
4 u |
6 u |
15 u |
75 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Nora and Fanny had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 5 = 10
Total amount that Nora, Fanny and Hazel had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 25 = 25
Total amount contributed by Dana and Hazel
= 50 u + 15 u
= 65 u
65 u = 1300
2 u = 1300 ÷ 65 = $20
Total contribution by the four girls
= 75 u
= 75 x 20
= $1500
Answer(s): $1500