Fabian invited 3 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 22 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults did he invite?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
3 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 3 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 1 |
5x1 =
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 2 |
1x1 =
1 u |
22 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 3 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2 u |
+ 1 |
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 2 |
1 u |
22 |
13 x 3 = 1
3 - 1 = 2
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 2 + 1 u
= 5 u + 2
5 u + 2 = 22
5 u = 22 - 2
5 u = 20
1 u = 20 ÷ 5 = 4
Number of adults that Fabian invited
= 6 u + 3 + 6 u
= 12 u + 3
= 12 x 4 + 3
= 48 + 3
= 51
Answer(s): 51
