$544 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $4 each,
512 of the people received $7 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
|
$4 |
$9 |
$7 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
Value |
4 |
9 |
7 |
|
Total value |
24 u |
9 u |
35 u |
68 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 24 u + 9 u + 35 u
= 68 u
68 u = 544
1 u = 544 ÷ 68 = 8
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 8
= 96
Answer(s): 96