$150 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $3 each,
37 of the people received $4 each and the rest received $5 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $5 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
|
$3 |
$5 |
$4 |
Total |
Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
Value |
3 |
5 |
4 |
|
Total value |
21 u |
5 u |
24 u |
50 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 21 u + 5 u + 24 u
= 50 u
50 u = 150
1 u = 150 ÷ 50 = 3
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 3
= 42
Answer(s): 42