Vaidev invited 8 more men than women to his party.
34 of the men and
56 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 12 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men and women |
8 more |
|
|
Total |
4x3 = 12 u |
+ 8 |
6x2 = 12 u |
|
Turned up |
3x3 = 9 u |
+ 6 |
5x2 = 10 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x3 = 3 u |
+ 2 |
1x2 = 2 u |
12 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
12 u |
+ 8 |
12 u |
|
Turned up |
9 u |
+ 6 |
10 u |
|
Did not turn up |
3 u |
+ 2 |
2 u |
12 |
34 x 8 = 6
8 - 6 = 2
Total number of adults in the end
= 3 u + 2 + 2 u
= 5 u + 2
5 u + 2 = 12
5 u = 12 - 2
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 9 u + 6 + 10 u
= 19 u + 6
= 19 x 2 + 6
= 38 + 6
= 44
Answer(s): 44