$270 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $4 each,
38 of the people received $7 each and the rest received $8 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $8 each
= 1 -
12 -
38= 1 -
48 -
38=
18
|
$4 |
$8 |
$7 |
Total |
Number |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
8 u |
Value |
4 |
8 |
7 |
|
Total value |
16 u |
8 u |
21 u |
45 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 16 u + 8 u + 21 u
= 45 u
45 u = 270
1 u = 270 ÷ 45 = 6
Total number of people
= 4 u + 1 u + 3 u
= 8 u
= 8 x 6
= 48
Answer(s): 48