Answer: The value of the gift certificate is $140.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the worth of gift certificate be 'x'.
Number of families = 4
Amount that each family is contributing = $35
According to question, we need to write a division equation:
[tex]\frac{x}{35}=4\\\\x=35\times 4\\\\x=\$140[/tex]
So, the value of the gift certificate is $140.