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Eric, Howard and Neave shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Eric's share to the total share of Howard and Neave was 1 : 4. The ratio of Howard's share to the total share of Eric and Neave was 1 : 7. Howard's share was $242 less than Neave's share. How much did the present cost?
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Eric, Howard and Neave shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Eric's share to the total share of Howard and Neave was 1 : 4. The ratio of Howard's share to the total share of Eric and Neave was 1 : 7. Howard's share was $242 less than Neave's share. How much did the present cost?