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