Zane invited 4 more women than men to his party.
34 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 16 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women and men |
4 more |
|
|
Total |
4x3 = 12 u |
+ 4 |
6x2 = 12 u |
|
Turned up |
3x3 = 9 u |
+ 3 |
5x2 = 10 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x3 = 3 u |
+ 1 |
1x2 = 2 u |
16 |
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Total |
12 u |
+ 4 |
12 u |
|
Turned up |
9 u |
+ 3 |
10 u |
|
Did not turn up |
3 u |
+ 1 |
2 u |
16 |
34 x 4 = 3
4 - 3 = 1
Total number of adults in the end
= 3 u + 1 + 2 u
= 5 u + 1
5 u + 1 = 16
5 u = 16 - 1
5 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 9 u + 3 + 10 u
= 19 u + 3
= 19 x 3 + 3
= 57 + 3
= 60
Answer(s): 60