Cody invited 9 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
25 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 44 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
9 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x5 =
15 u |
+ 9 |
5x3 =
15 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x5 =
5 u |
+ 3 |
2x3 =
6 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x5 =
10 u |
+ 6 |
3x3 =
9 u |
44 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
15 u |
+ 9 |
15 u |
|
| Turned up |
5 u |
+ 3 |
6 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
10 u |
+ 6 |
9 u |
44 |
13 x 9 = 3
9 - 3 = 6
Total number of adults in the end
= 10 u + 6 + 9 u
= 19 u + 6
19 u + 6 = 44
19 u = 44 - 6
19 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 19 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 5 u + 3 + 6 u
= 11 u + 3
= 11 x 2 + 3
= 22 + 3
= 25
Answer(s): 25
