Xandra, Gabby, Hazel and Yoko jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their colleague. Xandra's contribution is
13 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Yoko's contribution to the total of Gabby's and Hazel's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Gabby's contribution is
13 of Hazel's contribution and the total amount contributed by Xandra and Yoko is $182?
Xandra |
Gabby |
Hazel |
Yoko |
Total |
1x6 |
2x6 |
3x6 |
|
1x4
|
2x4 |
|
|
1x1 |
3x1 |
|
|
6 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
18 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Gabby and Hazel had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
Total amount that Gabby, Hazel and Yoko had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 2 and 6 = 12
Total amount contributed by Xandra and Yoko
= 6 u + 8 u
= 14 u
14 u = 182
1 u = 182 ÷ 14 = $13
Total contribution by the four girls
= 18 u
= 18 x 13
= $234
Answer(s): $234