$185 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $4 each,
38 of the people received $5 each and the rest received $6 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $6 each
= 1 -
12 -
38= 1 -
48 -
38=
18
| |
$4 |
$6 |
$5 |
Total |
| Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
| Value |
4 |
6 |
5 |
|
| Total value |
16 u |
6 u |
15 u |
37 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 16 u + 6 u + 15 u
= 37 u
37 u = 185
1 u = 185 ÷ 37 = 5
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 5
= 40
Answer(s): 40
