$276 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 $11 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $11 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
|
$6 |
$11 |
$9 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
Value |
6 |
11 |
9 |
|
Total value |
36 u |
11 u |
45 u |
92 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 36 u + 11 u + 45 u
= 92 u
92 u = 276
1 u = 276 ÷ 92 = 3
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 3
= 36
Answer(s): 36