$396 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $6 each,
37 of the people received $8 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
|
$6 |
$9 |
$8 |
Total |
Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
Value |
6 |
9 |
8 |
|
Total value |
42 u |
9 u |
48 u |
99 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 42 u + 9 u + 48 u
= 99 u
99 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 99 = 4
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 4
= 56
Answer(s): 56