$102 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $3 each,
512 of the people received $5 each and the rest received $8 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $8 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
|
$3 |
$8 |
$5 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
Value |
3 |
8 |
5 |
|
Total value |
18 u |
8 u |
25 u |
51 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 18 u + 8 u + 25 u
= 51 u
51 u = 102
1 u = 102 ÷ 51 = 2
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24