$212 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $5 each,
38 of the people received $8 each and the rest received $9 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $9 each
= 1 -
12 -
38= 1 -
48 -
38=
18
|
$5 |
$9 |
$8 |
Total |
Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Value |
5 |
9 |
8 |
|
Total value |
20 u |
9 u |
24 u |
53 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 20 u + 9 u + 24 u
= 53 u
53 u = 212
1 u = 212 ÷ 53 = 4
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 4
= 32
Answer(s): 32