Zane invited 6 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
34 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 37 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
6 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x4 =
12 u |
+ 6 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x4 =
4 u |
+ 2 |
3x3 =
9 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x4 =
8 u |
+ 4 |
1x3 =
3 u |
37 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
12 u |
+ 6 |
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
4 u |
+ 2 |
9 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
8 u |
+ 4 |
3 u |
37 |
13 x 6 = 2
6 - 2 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 8 u + 4 + 3 u
= 11 u + 4
11 u + 4 = 37
11 u = 37 - 4
11 u = 33
1 u = 33 ÷ 11 = 3
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 4 u + 2 + 9 u
= 13 u + 2
= 13 x 3 + 2
= 39 + 2
= 41
Answer(s): 41
