Julie, Xylia, Kimberly and Usha jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their brother. Julie's contribution is
67 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Usha's contribution to the total of Xylia's and Kimberly's contribution is 4 : 3. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Xylia's contribution is
13 of Kimberly's contribution and the total amount contributed by Julie and Usha is $2024?
Julie |
Xylia |
Kimberly |
Usha |
Total |
6x28 |
1x28 |
7x28 |
|
3x4
|
4x4 |
|
|
1x3 |
3x3 |
|
|
168 u |
3 u |
9 u |
16 u |
196 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Xylia and Kimberly had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 4 = 12
Total amount that Xylia, Kimberly and Usha had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 28 = 28
Total amount contributed by Julie and Usha
= 168 u + 16 u
= 184 u
184 u = 2024
3 u = 2024 ÷ 184 = $11
Total contribution by the four girls
= 196 u
= 196 x 11
= $2156
Answer(s): $2156