Wesley invited 12 more men than women to his party.
23 of the men and
25 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 32 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men and women |
12 more |
|
|
Total |
3x5 = 15 u |
+ 12 |
5x3 = 15 u |
|
Turned up |
2x5 = 10 u |
+ 8 |
2x3 = 6 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x5 = 5 u |
+ 4 |
3x3 = 9 u |
32 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
15 u |
+ 12 |
15 u |
|
Turned up |
10 u |
+ 8 |
6 u |
|
Did not turn up |
5 u |
+ 4 |
9 u |
32 |
23 x 12 = 8
12 - 8 = 4
Total number of adults in the end
= 5 u + 4 + 9 u
= 14 u + 4
14 u + 4 = 32
14 u = 32 - 4
14 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 14 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 10 u + 8 + 6 u
= 16 u + 8
= 16 x 2 + 8
= 32 + 8
= 40
Answer(s): 40