$711 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $4 each,
37 of the people received $7 each and the rest received $9 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $9 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
|
$4 |
$9 |
$7 |
Total |
Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
Value |
4 |
9 |
7 |
|
Total value |
28 u |
9 u |
42 u |
79 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 28 u + 9 u + 42 u
= 79 u
79 u = 711
1 u = 711 ÷ 79 = 9
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 9
= 126
Answer(s): 126