Glen invited 9 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
45 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 32 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women and men |
9 more |
|
|
Total |
3x5 = 15 u |
+ 9 |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Turned up |
1x5 = 5 u |
+ 3 |
4x3 = 12 u |
|
Did not turn up |
2x5 = 10 u |
+ 6 |
1x3 = 3 u |
32 |
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Total |
15 u |
+ 9 |
15 u |
|
Turned up |
5 u |
+ 3 |
12 u |
|
Did not turn up |
10 u |
+ 6 |
3 u |
32 |
13 x 9 = 3
9 - 3 = 6
Total number of adults in the end
= 10 u + 6 + 3 u
= 13 u + 6
13 u + 6 = 32
13 u = 32 - 6
13 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 13 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 5 u + 3 + 12 u
= 17 u + 3
= 17 x 2 + 3
= 34 + 3
= 37
Answer(s): 37