Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
211 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
211 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
211 =
(2 x 11) + 211 =
22 + 211 =
2411 The number of girls is
2411 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 24 u
(b)
Number of boys = 11 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 24 u + 11 u
= 35 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 24 u - 11 u
= 13 u
Answer(s): (a) 24; (b) 11; (c) 35; (d) 13