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Ruhu, Toru, and Lwamawa contributed a total of Kshs. 8041950.00 for their jointcampaigns ahead of 2012 general elections. The ratios of their contributions were Ruhuto...

Ruhu, Toru, and Lwamawa contributed a total of Kshs. 8041950.00 for their joint campaigns ahead of 2012 general elections. The ratios of their contributions were Ruhu to Toru 5:4 and Lwamawa to Toru 2:3.
a) How much did each contribute?
b) Ruhu further contributed Kshs. 875,000.00 towards the campaigns kitty. in response, Toru and Lwamawa increased their contributions in the ratios 10:9 and 11:6 respectively. How much did Toru and Lwamawa further contribute.
c) The three agreed that if they win elections they would share the 15 cabinet positions amongst them in the ratio of their contributions. How many cabinets positions did Lwamawa get?

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