Barbara, Raeann, Min and Anna jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their schoolmate. Barbara's contribution is
110 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Anna's contribution to the total of Raeann's and Min's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Raeann's contribution is
27 of Min's contribution and the total amount contributed by Barbara and Anna is $420?
Barbara |
Raeann |
Min |
Anna |
Total |
1x3 |
9x3 |
10x3 |
|
1x9
|
2x9 |
|
|
2x1 |
7x1 |
|
|
3 u |
2 u |
7 u |
18 u |
30 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Raeann and Min had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 9 = 9
Total amount that Raeann, Min and Anna had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 9 and 3 = 27
Total amount contributed by Barbara and Anna
= 3 u + 18 u
= 21 u
21 u = 420
1 u = 420 ÷ 21 = $20
Total contribution by the four girls
= 30 u
= 30 x 20
= $600
Answer(s): $600