Fill in the blanks.
The number of adults is 2
12 as many as the number of kids.
- Number of adults = _____ u
- Number of kids = _____ u
- Total number of people = _____ u
- Difference between the number of adults and kids = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of adults is 2
12 as many as the number of kids.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
12 =
(2 x 2) + 12 =
4 + 12 =
52 The number of adults is
52 as many as the number of kids.
Number of adults = 5 u
(b)
Number of kids = 2 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 5 u + 2 u
= 7 u
(d)
Difference in the number of adults and kids
= 5 u - 2 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 2; (c) 7; (d) 3