Wesley invited 6 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
16 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 22 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 |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 6 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 2 |
1x1 =
1 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 4 |
5x1 =
5 u |
22 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 6 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2 u |
+ 2 |
1 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 4 |
5 u |
22 |
13 x 6 = 2
6 - 2 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 4 + 5 u
= 9 u + 4
9 u + 4 = 22
9 u = 22 - 4
9 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 9 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 2 u + 2 + 1 u
= 3 u + 2
= 3 x 2 + 2
= 6 + 2
= 8
Answer(s): 8
