$396 is to be divided among a certain number of people. Half of the people received $4 each,
37 of the people received $5 each and the rest received $8 each. How many people are there altogether?
Fraction of the people who received $8 each
= 1 -
12 -
37= 1 -
714 -
614=
114
| |
$4 |
$8 |
$5 |
Total |
| Number |
7 u |
1 u |
6 u |
14 u |
| Value |
4 |
8 |
5 |
|
| Total value |
28 u |
8 u |
30 u |
66 u |
Total amount received by the people
= 28 u + 8 u + 30 u
= 66 u
66 u = 396
1 u = 396 ÷ 66 = 6
Total number of people
= 7 u + 1 u + 6 u
= 14 u
= 14 x 6
= 84
Answer(s): 84
