Diana, Abi, Pamela and Eva jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their classmate. Diana's contribution is
710 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Eva's contribution to the total of Abi's and Pamela's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Abi's contribution is
13 of Pamela's contribution and the total amount contributed by Diana and Eva is $504?
Diana |
Abi |
Pamela |
Eva |
Total |
7x4 |
3x4 |
10x4 |
|
1x4
|
2x4 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
28 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
40 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Abi and Pamela had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Abi, Pamela and Eva had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 4 = 12
Total amount contributed by Diana and Eva
= 28 u + 8 u
= 36 u
36 u = 504
1 u = 504 ÷ 36 = $14
Total contribution by the four girls
= 40 u
= 40 x 14
= $560
Answer(s): $560