$318 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
38 of the people received $7 each and the rest received $8 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $8 each
= 1 -
12 -
38= 1 -
48 -
38=
18
| |
$6 |
$8 |
$7 |
Total |
| Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
| Value |
6 |
8 |
7 |
|
| Total value |
24 u |
8 u |
21 u |
53 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 24 u + 8 u + 21 u
= 53 u
53 u = 318
1 u = 318 ÷ 53 = 6
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= 48
Answer(s): 48
