Fiona, Kylie, Sabrina and Jade jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Fiona's contribution is
49 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Jade's contribution to the total of Kylie's and Sabrina's contribution is 4 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Kylie's contribution is
27 of Sabrina's contribution and the total amount contributed by Fiona and Jade is $1152?
Fiona |
Kylie |
Sabrina |
Jade |
Total |
4x9 |
5x9 |
9x9 |
|
1x9
|
4x9 |
|
|
2x1 |
7x1 |
|
|
36 u |
2 u |
7 u |
36 u |
81 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Kylie and Sabrina had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 9 = 9
Total amount that Kylie, Sabrina and Jade had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 9 = 45
Total amount contributed by Fiona and Jade
= 36 u + 36 u
= 72 u
72 u = 1152
1 u = 1152 ÷ 72 = $16
Total contribution by the four girls
= 81 u
= 81 x 16
= $1296
Answer(s): $1296