Fabian invited 8 more women than men to his party.
34 of the women and
16 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 41 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults did he invite?
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women and men |
8 more |
|
|
Total |
4x3 = 12 u |
+ 8 |
6x2 = 12 u |
|
Turned up |
3x3 = 9 u |
+ 6 |
1x2 = 2 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x3 = 3 u |
+ 2 |
5x2 = 10 u |
41 |
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Total |
12 u |
+ 8 |
12 u |
|
Turned up |
9 u |
+ 6 |
2 u |
|
Did not turn up |
3 u |
+ 2 |
10 u |
41 |
34 x 8 = 6
8 - 6 = 2
Total number of adults in the end
= 3 u + 2 + 10 u
= 13 u + 2
13 u + 2 = 41
13 u = 41 - 2
13 u = 39
1 u = 39 ÷ 13 = 3
Number of adults that Fabian invited
= 12 u + 8 + 12 u
= 24 u + 8
= 24 x 3 + 8
= 72 + 8
= 80
Answer(s): 80