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Fred, Japheth and Cole shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Fred's share to the total share of Japheth and Cole was 1 : 2. The ratio of Japheth's share to the total share of Fred and Cole was 1 : 7. Cole's share was $55 more than Fred's share. How much did the present cost?
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Fred, Japheth and Cole shared the cost of a present. The ratio of Fred's share to the total share of Japheth and Cole was 1 : 2. The ratio of Japheth's share to the total share of Fred and Cole was 1 : 7. Cole's share was $55 more than Fred's share. How much did the present cost?