$700 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
37 of the people received $8 each and the rest received $10 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $10 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
|
$6 |
$10 |
$8 |
Total |
Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
Value |
6 |
10 |
8 |
|
Total value |
42 u |
10 u |
48 u |
100 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 42 u + 10 u + 48 u
= 100 u
100 u = 700
1 u = 700 ÷ 100 = 7
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 7
= 98
Answer(s): 98