Yen, Roshel, Jen and Victoria jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their brother. Yen's contribution is
710 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Victoria's contribution to the total of Roshel's and Jen's contribution is 5 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Roshel's contribution is
27 of Jen's contribution and the total amount contributed by Yen and Victoria is $855?
Yen |
Roshel |
Jen |
Victoria |
Total |
7x18 |
3x18 |
10x18 |
|
1x9
|
5x9 |
|
|
2x1 |
7x1 |
|
|
126 u |
2 u |
7 u |
45 u |
180 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Roshel and Jen had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 9 = 9
Total amount that Roshel, Jen and Victoria had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 18 = 54
Total amount contributed by Yen and Victoria
= 126 u + 45 u
= 171 u
171 u = 855
1 u = 855 ÷ 171 = $5
Total contribution by the four girls
= 180 u
= 180 x 5
= $900
Answer(s): $900