$567 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
38 of the people received $9 each and the rest received $12 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $12 each
= 1 -
12 -
38= 1 -
48 -
38=
18
|
$6 |
$12 |
$9 |
Total |
Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Value |
6 |
12 |
9 |
|
Total value |
24 u |
12 u |
27 u |
63 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 24 u + 12 u + 27 u
= 63 u
63 u = 567
1 u = 567 ÷ 63 = 9
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 9
= 72
Answer(s): 72