Caden invited 12 more men than women to his party.
23 of the men and
56 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 16 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults did he invite?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
12 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 12 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 8 |
5x1 =
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 4 |
1x1 =
1 u |
16 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 12 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
4 u |
+ 8 |
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2 u |
+ 4 |
1 u |
16 |
23 x 12 = 8
12 - 8 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 2 u + 4 + 1 u
= 3 u + 4
3 u + 4 = 16
3 u = 16 - 4
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Number of adults that Caden invited
= 6 u + 12 + 6 u
= 12 u + 12
= 12 x 4 + 12
= 48 + 12
= 60
Answer(s): 60
