Caden invited 9 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
14 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 40 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults did he invite?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
9 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x4 =
12 u |
+ 9 |
4x3 =
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x4 =
4 u |
+ 3 |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x4 =
8 u |
+ 6 |
3x3 =
9 u |
40 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
12 u |
+ 9 |
12 u |
|
| Turned up |
4 u |
+ 3 |
3 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
8 u |
+ 6 |
9 u |
40 |
13 x 9 = 3
9 - 3 = 6
Total number of adults in the end
= 8 u + 6 + 9 u
= 17 u + 6
17 u + 6 = 40
17 u = 40 - 6
17 u = 34
1 u = 34 ÷ 17 = 2
Number of adults that Caden invited
= 12 u + 9 + 12 u
= 24 u + 9
= 24 x 2 + 9
= 48 + 9
= 57
Answer(s): 57
