Roshel, Zoe, Ivory and Vanessa jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their schoolmate. Roshel's contribution is
45 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Vanessa's contribution to the total of Zoe's and Ivory's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Zoe's contribution is
13 of Ivory's contribution and the total amount contributed by Roshel and Vanessa is $672?
Roshel |
Zoe |
Ivory |
Vanessa |
Total |
4x12 |
1x12 |
5x12 |
|
1x4
|
2x4 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
48 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
60 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Zoe and Ivory had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Zoe, Ivory and Vanessa had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 12 = 12
Total amount contributed by Roshel and Vanessa
= 48 u + 8 u
= 56 u
56 u = 672
1 u = 672 ÷ 56 = $12
Total contribution by the four girls
= 60 u
= 60 x 12
= $720
Answer(s): $720