At first, there were 447 more men than women at the tourist attraction. By 2 p.m., a total of 252 men and women left the tourist attraction. There were as many men as women who left the tourist attraction. In the end, there were 4 times as many men as women who remained behind. How many men were at the tourist attraction at first?
| |
Men |
Women |
Difference |
| Before |
4 u + 126 |
1 u + 126 |
447 |
| Change |
- 126 |
- 126 |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Since there was the same number of women and men that left, the difference between the number of women and men remains unchanged.
3 u = 447
1 u = 447 ÷ 3 = 149
Number of men in the end
= 4 u
= 4 x 149
= 596
Number of men that left
= 252 ÷ 2
= 126
Number of men at first
= 596 + 126
= 722
Answer(s): 722
