$510 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
512 of the people received $8 each and the rest received $9 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $9 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
| |
$6 |
$9 |
$8 |
Total |
| Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
| Value |
6 |
9 |
8 |
|
| Total value |
36 u |
9 u |
40 u |
85 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 36 u + 9 u + 40 u
= 85 u
85 u = 510
1 u = 510 ÷ 85 = 6
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 6
= 72
Answer(s): 72
