$308 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $3 each,
512 of the people received $4 each and the rest received $6 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $6 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
|
$3 |
$6 |
$4 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
Value |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
Total value |
18 u |
6 u |
20 u |
44 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 18 u + 6 u + 20 u
= 44 u
44 u = 308
1 u = 308 ÷ 44 = 7
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 7
= 84
Answer(s): 84