$306 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 $6 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $6 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
| |
$3 |
$6 |
$4 |
Total |
| Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
| Value |
3 |
6 |
4 |
|
| Total value |
21 u |
6 u |
24 u |
51 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 21 u + 6 u + 24 u
= 51 u
51 u = 306
1 u = 306 ÷ 51 = 6
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 6
= 84
Answer(s): 84
