14 of the people are children.
79 of the remainder are men.
There are 12 more men than children.
How many people are there?
Children |
Adults |
1 x 3 |
3 x 3 |
|
Men |
Women |
|
7 |
2 |
3 u |
7 u |
2 u |
The number of adults is the combined repeated identity.
Make the number of adults the same by using LCM of 3 and 9.
LCM of 3 and 9 = 9
Number of men = 7 u
Number of children = 3 u
Number of more men than children
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Total number of people
= 3 u + 7 u + 2 u
= 12 u
= 12 x 3
= 36
Answer(s): 36