Nick invited 9 more men than women to his party.
23 of the men and
16 of the women turned up at the party. A total of 38 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
Comparing men
and women |
9 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 9 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 6 |
1x1 =
1 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 3 |
5x1 =
5 u |
38 |
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 9 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
4 u |
+ 6 |
1 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2 u |
+ 3 |
5 u |
38 |
23 x 9 = 6
9 - 6 = 3
Total number of adults in the end
= 2 u + 3 + 5 u
= 7 u + 3
7 u + 3 = 38
7 u = 38 - 3
7 u = 35
1 u = 35 ÷ 7 = 5
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 4 u + 6 + 1 u
= 5 u + 6
= 5 x 5 + 6
= 25 + 6
= 31
Answer(s): 31
