Cole invited 3 more men than women to his party.
13 of the men and
56 of the women 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?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
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 |
12 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 3 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2 u |
+ 1 |
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 2 |
1 u |
12 |
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 = 12
5 u = 12 - 2
5 u = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 2 u + 1 + 5 u
= 7 u + 1
= 7 x 2 + 1
= 14 + 1
= 15
Answer(s): 15
