Abi, Lynn, Wendy and Penelope jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Abi's contribution is
89 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Penelope's contribution to the total of Lynn's and Wendy's contribution is 4 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Lynn's contribution is
13 of Wendy's contribution and the total amount contributed by Abi and Penelope is $2640?
Abi |
Lynn |
Wendy |
Penelope |
Total |
8x20 |
1x20 |
9x20 |
|
1x4
|
4x4 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
160 u |
1 u |
3 u |
16 u |
180 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Lynn and Wendy had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Lynn, Wendy and Penelope had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 20 = 20
Total amount contributed by Abi and Penelope
= 160 u + 16 u
= 176 u
176 u = 2640
1 u = 2640 ÷ 176 = $15
Total contribution by the four girls
= 180 u
= 180 x 15
= $2700
Answer(s): $2700