$190 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $3 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
|
$3 |
$8 |
$6 |
Total |
Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Value |
3 |
8 |
6 |
|
Total value |
12 u |
8 u |
18 u |
38 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 12 u + 8 u + 18 u
= 38 u
38 u = 190
1 u = 190 ÷ 38 = 5
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 5
= 40
Answer(s): 40