Winnie, Fiona, Shiyun and Kathy jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their brother. Winnie's contribution is
45 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Kathy's contribution to the total of Fiona's and Shiyun's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Fiona's contribution is
14 of Shiyun's contribution and the total amount contributed by Winnie and Kathy is $350?
Winnie |
Fiona |
Shiyun |
Kathy |
Total |
4x15 |
1x15 |
5x15 |
|
1x5
|
2x5 |
|
|
1x1 |
4x1 |
|
|
60 u |
1 u |
4 u |
10 u |
75 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Fiona and Shiyun had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 5 = 5
Total amount that Fiona, Shiyun and Kathy had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 15 = 15
Total amount contributed by Winnie and Kathy
= 60 u + 10 u
= 70 u
70 u = 350
1 u = 350 ÷ 70 = $5
Total contribution by the four girls
= 75 u
= 75 x 5
= $375
Answer(s): $375