Henry invited 6 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
35 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 36 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults did he invite?
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men and women |
6 more |
|
|
Total |
3x5 = 15 u |
+ 6 |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Turned up |
1x5 = 5 u |
+ 2 |
3x3 = 9 u |
|
Did not turn up |
2x5 = 10 u |
+ 4 |
2x3 = 6 u |
36 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
15 u |
+ 6 |
15 u |
|
Turned up |
5 u |
+ 2 |
9 u |
|
Did not turn up |
10 u |
+ 4 |
6 u |
36 |
13 x 6 = 2
6 - 2 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 10 u + 4 + 6 u
= 16 u + 4
16 u + 4 = 36
16 u = 36 - 4
16 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 16 = 2
Number of adults that Henry invited
= 15 u + 6 + 15 u
= 30 u + 6
= 30 x 2 + 6
= 60 + 6
= 66
Answer(s): 66