$364 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
512 of the people received $9 each and the rest received $10 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $10 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
| |
$6 |
$10 |
$9 |
Total |
| Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
| Value |
6 |
10 |
9 |
|
| Total value |
36 u |
10 u |
45 u |
91 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 36 u + 10 u + 45 u
= 91 u
91 u = 364
1 u = 364 ÷ 91 = 4
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 4
= 48
Answer(s): 48
