Irene, Roshel, Natalie and Olivia jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their schoolmate. Irene's contribution is
45 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Olivia's contribution to the total of Roshel's and Natalie's contribution is 5 : 2. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Roshel's contribution is
13 of Natalie's contribution and the total amount contributed by Irene and Olivia is $792?
Irene |
Roshel |
Natalie |
Olivia |
Total |
4x14 |
1x14 |
5x14 |
|
2x2
|
5x2 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
56 u |
1 u |
3 u |
10 u |
70 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Roshel and Natalie had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Roshel, Natalie and Olivia had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 14 = 14
Total amount contributed by Irene and Olivia
= 56 u + 10 u
= 66 u
66 u = 792
2 u = 792 ÷ 66 = $12
Total contribution by the four girls
= 70 u
= 70 x 12
= $840
Answer(s): $840