Daniel invited 8 more women than men to his party.
34 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 12 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
8 more |
|
|
| Total |
4x3 =
12 u |
+ 8 |
6x2 =
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
3x3 =
9 u |
+ 6 |
5x2 =
10 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x3 =
3 u |
+ 2 |
1x2 =
2 u |
12 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
12 u |
+ 8 |
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
9 u |
+ 6 |
10 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
3 u |
+ 2 |
2 u |
12 |
34 x 8 = 6
8 - 6 = 2
Total number of adults in the end
= 3 u + 2 + 2 u
= 5 u + 2
5 u + 2 = 12
5 u = 12 - 2
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 9 u + 6 + 10 u
= 19 u + 6
= 19 x 2 + 6
= 38 + 6
= 44
Answer(s): 44
