Tina, Xylia, Elyse and Opal jointly contributed to the cost of a present for their classmate. Tina's contribution is
910 of the total contribution made by the four girls. The ratio of Opal's contribution to the total of Xylia's and Elyse's contribution is 4 : 3. What is the total contribution by the four girls if Xylia's contribution is
16 of Elyse's contribution and the total amount contributed by Tina and Opal is $4690?
Tina |
Xylia |
Elyse |
Opal |
Total |
9x49 |
1x49 |
10x49 |
|
3x7
|
4x7 |
|
|
1x3 |
6x3 |
|
|
441 u |
3 u |
18 u |
28 u |
490 u |
Working backwards.
Total amount that Xylia and Elyse had is the combined repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 7 = 21
Total amount that Xylia, Elyse and Opal had is the next combined repeated identity.
LCM of 1 and 49 = 49
Total amount contributed by Tina and Opal
= 441 u + 28 u
= 469 u
469 u = 4690
3 u = 4690 ÷ 469 = $10
Total contribution by the four girls
= 490 u
= 490 x 10
= $4900
Answer(s): $4900