Dylan invited 12 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
56 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 33 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 |
3x2 = 6 u |
+ 12 |
6x1 = 6 u |
|
Turned up |
1x2 = 2 u |
+ 4 |
5x1 = 5 u |
|
Did not turn up |
2x2 = 4 u |
+ 8 |
1x1 = 1 u |
33 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
6 u |
+ 12 |
6 u |
|
Turned up |
2 u |
+ 4 |
5 u |
|
Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 8 |
1 u |
33 |
13 x 12 = 4
12 - 4 = 8
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 8 + 1 u
= 5 u + 8
5 u + 8 = 33
5 u = 33 - 8
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 2 u + 4 + 5 u
= 7 u + 4
= 7 x 5 + 4
= 35 + 4
= 39
Answer(s): 39