Xandra, Ivory, Roshel and Xylia jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Xandra's contribution is
16 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Xylia's contribution to the total of Ivory's and Roshel's contribution is 4 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Ivory's contribution is
23 of Roshel's contribution and the total amount contributed by Xandra and Xylia is $375?
Xandra |
Ivory |
Roshel |
Xylia |
Total |
1x5 |
5x5 |
6x5 |
|
1x5
|
4x5 |
|
|
2x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
5 u |
2 u |
3 u |
20 u |
30 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Ivory and Roshel had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 5 = 5
Total amount that Ivory, Roshel and Xylia had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 5 = 25
Total amount contributed by Xandra and Xylia
= 5 u + 20 u
= 25 u
25 u = 375
1 u = 375 ÷ 25 = $15
Total contribution by the four girls
= 30 u
= 30 x 15
= $450
Answer(s): $450