Jeremy invited 3 more men than women to his party.
23 of the men and
14 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 40 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
3 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x4 =
12 u |
+ 3 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x4 =
8 u |
+ 2 |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x4 =
4 u |
+ 1 |
3x3 =
9 u |
40 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
12 u |
+ 3 |
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
8 u |
+ 2 |
3 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 1 |
9 u |
40 |
23 x 3 = 2
3 - 2 = 1
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 1 + 9 u
= 13 u + 1
13 u + 1 = 40
13 u = 40 - 1
13 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 13 = 3
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 8 u + 2 + 3 u
= 11 u + 2
= 11 x 3 + 2
= 33 + 2
= 35
Answer(s): 35
