$644 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
37 of the people received $7 each and the rest received $8 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $8 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
| |
$6 |
$8 |
$7 |
Total |
| Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
| Value |
6 |
8 |
7 |
|
| Total value |
42 u |
8 u |
42 u |
92 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 42 u + 8 u + 42 u
= 92 u
92 u = 644
1 u = 644 ÷ 92 = 7
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 7
= 98
Answer(s): 98
