$162 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $5 each,
512 of the people received $8 each and the rest received $11 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $11 each
= 1 -
12 -
512= 1 -
612 -
512=
112
|
$5 |
$11 |
$8 |
Total |
Number |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
12 u |
Value |
5 |
11 |
8 |
|
Total value |
30 u |
11 u |
40 u |
81 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 30 u + 11 u + 40 u
= 81 u
81 u = 162
1 u = 162 ÷ 81 = 2
Total number of people
= 6 u + 1 u + 5 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24