Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
15 as many as the number of boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of girls is 2
15 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
15 =
(2 x 5) + 15 =
10 + 15 =
115 The number of girls is
115 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 11 u
(b)
Number of boys = 5 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 11 u + 5 u
= 16 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 11 u - 5 u
= 6 u
Answer(s): (a) 11; (b) 5; (c) 16; (d) 6