Cody invited 12 more women than men to his party.
23 of the women and
45 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 20 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
12 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x5 =
15 u |
+ 12 |
5x3 =
15 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x5 =
10 u |
+ 8 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x5 =
5 u |
+ 4 |
1x3 =
3 u |
20 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
15 u |
+ 12 |
15 u |
|
| Turned up |
10 u |
+ 8 |
12 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
5 u |
+ 4 |
3 u |
20 |
23 x 12 = 8
12 - 8 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 5 u + 4 + 3 u
= 8 u + 4
8 u + 4 = 20
8 u = 20 - 4
8 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 8 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 10 u + 8 + 12 u
= 22 u + 8
= 22 x 2 + 8
= 44 + 8
= 52
Answer(s): 52
