Wendy, Cindy, Fanny and Xylia jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their brother. Wendy's contribution is
47 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Xylia's contribution to the total of Cindy's and Fanny's contribution is 5 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Cindy's contribution is
27 of Fanny's contribution and the total amount contributed by Wendy and Xylia is $2340?
Wendy |
Cindy |
Fanny |
Xylia |
Total |
4x18 |
3x18 |
7x18 |
|
1x9
|
5x9 |
|
|
2x1 |
7x1 |
|
|
72 u |
2 u |
7 u |
45 u |
126 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Cindy and Fanny had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 9 = 9
Total amount that Cindy, Fanny and Xylia had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 18 = 54
Total amount contributed by Wendy and Xylia
= 72 u + 45 u
= 117 u
117 u = 2340
1 u = 2340 ÷ 117 = $20
Total contribution by the four girls
= 126 u
= 126 x 20
= $2520
Answer(s): $2520