Owen invited 12 more men than women to his party.
34 of the men and
16 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 29 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 |
4x3 = 12 u |
+ 12 |
6x2 = 12 u |
|
Turned up |
3x3 = 9 u |
+ 9 |
1x2 = 2 u |
|
Did not turn up |
1x3 = 3 u |
+ 3 |
5x2 = 10 u |
29 |
|
Men |
Women |
Total |
Total |
12 u |
+ 12 |
12 u |
|
Turned up |
9 u |
+ 9 |
2 u |
|
Did not turn up |
3 u |
+ 3 |
10 u |
29 |
34 x 12 = 9
12 - 9 = 3
Total number of adults in the end
= 3 u + 3 + 10 u
= 13 u + 3
13 u + 3 = 29
13 u = 29 - 3
13 u = 26
1 u = 26 ÷ 13 = 2
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 9 u + 9 + 2 u
= 11 u + 9
= 11 x 2 + 9
= 22 + 9
= 31
Answer(s): 31