Sabrina, Tina, Xuan and Jane jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Sabrina's contribution is
12 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Jane's contribution to the total of Tina's and Xuan's contribution is 5 : 2. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Tina's contribution is
23 of Xuan's contribution and the total amount contributed by Sabrina and Jane is $420?
Sabrina |
Tina |
Xuan |
Jane |
Total |
1x35 |
1x35 |
2x35 |
|
2x5
|
5x5 |
|
|
2x2 |
3x2 |
|
|
35 u |
4 u |
6 u |
25 u |
70 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Tina and Xuan had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 5 = 10
Total amount that Tina, Xuan and Jane had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 35 = 35
Total amount contributed by Sabrina and Jane
= 35 u + 25 u
= 60 u
60 u = 420
2 u = 420 ÷ 60 = $7
Total contribution by the four girls
= 70 u
= 70 x 7
= $490
Answer(s): $490