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Howard, Archie and Zane shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Howard's share to the total share of Archie and Zane was 1 : 2. The ratio of Archie's share to the total share of Howard and Zane was 1 : 7. Archie's share was $70 less than Zane's share. How much did the present cost?
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PSLE
Howard, Archie and Zane shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Howard's share to the total share of Archie and Zane was 1 : 2. The ratio of Archie's share to the total share of Howard and Zane was 1 : 7. Archie's share was $70 less than Zane's share. How much did the present cost?