Oscar invited 3 more women than men to his party.
23 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 16 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
3 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 3 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 2 |
5x1 =
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 1 |
1x1 =
1 u |
16 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 3 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
4 u |
+ 2 |
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2 u |
+ 1 |
1 u |
16 |
23 x 3 = 2
3 - 2 = 1
Total number of adults in the end
= 2 u + 1 + 1 u
= 3 u + 1
3 u + 1 = 16
3 u = 16 - 1
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 4 u + 2 + 5 u
= 9 u + 2
= 9 x 5 + 2
= 45 + 2
= 47
Answer(s): 47
