$276 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $5 each,
38 of the people received $6 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
|
$5 |
$8 |
$6 |
Total |
Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Value |
5 |
8 |
6 |
|
Total value |
20 u |
8 u |
18 u |
46 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 20 u + 8 u + 18 u
= 46 u
46 u = 276
1 u = 276 ÷ 46 = 6
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= 48
Answer(s): 48