Xavier invited 3 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 27 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 |
1x2 = 2 u |
+ 1 |
5x1 = 5 u |
|
Did not turn up |
2x2 = 4 u |
+ 2 |
1x1 = 1 u |
27 |
|
Women |
Men |
Total |
Total |
6 u |
+ 3 |
6 u |
|
Turned up |
2 u |
+ 1 |
5 u |
|
Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 2 |
1 u |
27 |
13 x 3 = 1
3 - 1 = 2
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 2 + 1 u
= 5 u + 2
5 u + 2 = 27
5 u = 27 - 2
5 u = 25
1 u = 25 ÷ 5 = 5
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 2 u + 1 + 5 u
= 7 u + 1
= 7 x 5 + 1
= 35 + 1
= 36
Answer(s): 36