Ivory, Anna, Cindy and Tina jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Ivory's contribution is
12 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Tina's contribution to the total of Anna's and Cindy's contribution is 5 : 3. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Anna's contribution is
13 of Cindy's contribution and the total amount contributed by Ivory and Tina is $936?
Ivory |
Anna |
Cindy |
Tina |
Total |
1x32 |
1x32 |
2x32 |
|
3x4
|
5x4 |
|
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
|
|
32 u |
3 u |
9 u |
20 u |
64 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Anna and Cindy had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 4 = 12
Total amount that Anna, Cindy and Tina had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 32 = 32
Total amount contributed by Ivory and Tina
= 32 u + 20 u
= 52 u
52 u = 936
3 u = 936 ÷ 52 = $18
Total contribution by the four girls
= 64 u
= 64 x 18
= $1152
Answer(s): $1152