Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 1
78 as many as the number of women.
- Number of men = _____ u
- Number of women = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of men and women = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of men is 1
78 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
78 =
(1 x 8) + 78 =
8 + 78 =
158 The number of men is
158 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 15 u
(b)
Number of women = 8 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 15 u + 8 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 15 u - 8 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 8; (c) 23; (d) 7