Jenson invited 6 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
25 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 42 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men and women |
6 more |
|
|
Total |
3x5 = 15 u |
+ 6 |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Turned up |
1x5 = 5 u |
+ 2 |
2x3 = 6 u |
|
Did not turn up |
2x5 = 10 u |
+ 4 |
3x3 = 9 u |
42 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
15 u |
+ 6 |
15 u |
|
Turned up |
5 u |
+ 2 |
6 u |
|
Did not turn up |
10 u |
+ 4 |
9 u |
42 |
13 x 6 = 2
6 - 2 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 10 u + 4 + 9 u
= 19 u + 4
19 u + 4 = 42
19 u = 42 - 4
19 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 19 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 5 u + 2 + 6 u
= 11 u + 2
= 11 x 2 + 2
= 22 + 2
= 24
Answer(s): 24