Jean, Tina, Victoria and Dana jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their sister. Jean's contribution is
78 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Dana's contribution to the total of Tina's and Victoria's contribution is 2 : 1. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Tina's contribution is
14 of Victoria's contribution and the total amount contributed by Jean and Dana is $1840?
Jean |
Tina |
Victoria |
Dana |
Total |
7x15 |
1x15 |
8x15 |
|
1x5
|
2x5 |
|
|
1x1 |
4x1 |
|
|
105 u |
1 u |
4 u |
10 u |
120 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Tina and Victoria had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 5 = 5
Total amount that Tina, Victoria and Dana had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 15 = 15
Total amount contributed by Jean and Dana
= 105 u + 10 u
= 115 u
115 u = 1840
1 u = 1840 ÷ 115 = $16
Total contribution by the four girls
= 120 u
= 120 x 16
= $1920
Answer(s): $1920