Jack invited 12 more women than men to his party.
13 of the women and
56 of the men turned up at the party. A total of 23 adults who were invited did not turn up. How many adults turned up at the party?
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
Comparing women
and men |
12 more |
|
|
| Total |
3x2 =
6 u |
+ 12 |
6x1 =
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
1x2 =
2 u |
+ 4 |
5x1 =
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
2x2 =
4 u |
+ 8 |
1x1 =
1 u |
23 |
| |
Women |
Men |
Total |
| Total |
6 u |
+ 12 |
6 u |
|
| Turned up |
2 u |
+ 4 |
5 u |
|
| Did not turn up |
4 u |
+ 8 |
1 u |
23 |
13 x 12 = 4
12 - 4 = 8
Total number of adults in the end
= 4 u + 8 + 1 u
= 5 u + 8
5 u + 8 = 23
5 u = 23 - 8
5 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 5 = 3
Number of adults who turned up for the party
= 2 u + 4 + 5 u
= 7 u + 4
= 7 x 3 + 4
= 21 + 4
= 25
Answer(s): 25
