Charlie invited 3 more women than men to his party.
23 of the women and
35 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 23 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women and men |
3 more |
|
|
Total |
3x5 = 15 u |
+ 3 |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Turned up |
2x5 = 10 u |
+ 2 |
3x3 = 9 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x5 = 5 u |
+ 1 |
2x3 = 6 u |
23 |
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Total |
15 u |
+ 3 |
15 u |
|
Turned up |
10 u |
+ 2 |
9 u |
|
Did not turn up |
5 u |
+ 1 |
6 u |
23 |
23 x 3 = 2
3 - 2 = 1
Total number of adults in the end
= 5 u + 1 + 6 u
= 11 u + 1
11 u + 1 = 23
11 u = 23 - 1
11 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 11 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 10 u + 2 + 9 u
= 19 u + 2
= 19 x 2 + 2
= 38 + 2
= 40
Answer(s): 40