At first, there were 376 more men than women at the safari park. By 1 p.m., a total of 232 men and women left the safari park. There were as many men as women who left the safari park. In the end, there were 3 times as many men as women who remained behind. How many men were at the safari park at first?
| |
Men |
Women |
Difference |
| Before |
3 u + 116 |
1 u + 116 |
376 |
| Change |
- 116 |
- 116 |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
Since there was the same number of women and men that left, the difference between the number of women and men remains unchanged.
2 u = 376
1 u = 376 ÷ 2 = 188
Number of men in the end
= 3 u
= 3 x 188
= 564
Number of men that left
= 232 ÷ 2
= 116
Number of men at first
= 564 + 116
= 680
Answer(s): 680
