Owen invited 3 more women than men to his party.
23 of the women and
34 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 15 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 |
3x4 =
12 u |
+ 3 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x4 =
8 u |
+ 2 |
3x3 =
9 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x4 =
4 u |
+ 1 |
1x3 =
3 u |
15 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
12 u |
+ 3 |
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
8 u |
+ 2 |
9 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 1 |
3 u |
15 |
23 x 3 = 2
3 - 2 = 1
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 1 + 3 u
= 7 u + 1
7 u + 1 = 15
7 u = 15 - 1
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 8 u + 2 + 9 u
= 17 u + 2
= 17 x 2 + 2
= 34 + 2
= 36
Answer(s): 36
