Kylie, Shiyun, Eva and Hilda jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Kylie's contribution is
14 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Hilda's contribution to the total of Shiyun's and Eva's contribution is 4 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Shiyun's contribution is
15 of Eva's contribution and the total amount contributed by Kylie and Hilda is $102?
Kylie |
Shiyun |
Eva |
Hilda |
Total |
1x10 |
3x10 |
4x10 |
|
1x6
|
4x6 |
|
|
1x1 |
5x1 |
|
|
10 u |
1 u |
5 u |
24 u |
40 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Shiyun and Eva had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 6 = 6
Total amount that Shiyun, Eva and Hilda had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 10 = 30
Total amount contributed by Kylie and Hilda
= 10 u + 24 u
= 34 u
34 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 34 = $3
Total contribution by the four girls
= 40 u
= 40 x 3
= $120
Answer(s): $120