Opal, Barbara, Usha and Jen jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their classmate. Opal's contribution is
29 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Jen's contribution to the total of Barbara's and Usha's contribution is 3 : 2. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Barbara's contribution is
16 of Usha's contribution and the total amount contributed by Opal and Jen is $93?
Opal |
Barbara |
Usha |
Jen |
Total |
2x5 |
7x5 |
9x5 |
|
2x7
|
3x7 |
|
|
1x2 |
6x2 |
|
|
10 u |
2 u |
12 u |
21 u |
45 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Barbara and Usha had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 7 = 14
Total amount that Barbara, Usha and Jen had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 7 and 5 = 35
Total amount contributed by Opal and Jen
= 10 u + 21 u
= 31 u
31 u = 93
2 u = 93 ÷ 31 = $3
Total contribution by the four girls
= 45 u
= 45 x 3
= $135
Answer(s): $135