Fill in the blanks.
The number of children is 1
59 as many as the number of adults.
- Number of children = _____ u
- Number of adults = _____ u
- Total number of people = _____ u
- Difference between the number of children and adults = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of children is 1
59 as many as the number of adults.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
59 =
(1 x 9) + 59 =
9 + 59 =
149 The number of children is
149 as many as the number of adults.
Number of children = 14 u
(b)
Number of adults = 9 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 14 u + 9 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of children and adults
= 14 u - 9 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 9; (c) 23; (d) 5