Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 2
59 as many as the number of men.
- Number of women = _____ u
- Number of men = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of women and men = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of women is 2
59 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
59 =
(2 x 9) + 59 =
18 + 59 =
239 The number of women is
239 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 23 u
(b)
Number of men = 9 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 23 u + 9 u
= 32 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 23 u - 9 u
= 14 u
Answer(s): (a) 23; (b) 9; (c) 32; (d) 14