Lottery Winnings
Lottery Winnings 
When Mr. U.R. Lucky won the lottery, he decided that he would split the money among his four children.
He would give 50 percent of his winnings to his oldest son Jack who had
just bought a new home and could really use the money.
Another 25 percent of his winnings would go to his daughter
Jane who would soon be finishing school.
His son Gary would get 20 percent of the winnings while
his youngest child, Jodi, would get $700. 
Determine the amount of money that Mr. Lucky won in the lottery.
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21 July, 1997