Jean, Anna, Abi and Hazel jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Jean's contribution is
23 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Hazel's contribution to the total of Anna's and Abi's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Anna's contribution is
23 of Abi's contribution and the total amount contributed by Jean and Hazel is $200?
Jean |
Anna |
Abi |
Hazel |
Total |
2x15 |
1x15 |
3x15 |
|
1x5
|
2x5 |
|
|
2x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
30 u |
2 u |
3 u |
10 u |
45 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Anna and Abi had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 5 = 5
Total amount that Anna, Abi and Hazel had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 15 = 15
Total amount contributed by Jean and Hazel
= 30 u + 10 u
= 40 u
40 u = 200
1 u = 200 ÷ 40 = $5
Total contribution by the four girls
= 45 u
= 45 x 5
= $225
Answer(s): $225