Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 1
34 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
34 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
34 =
(1 x 4) + 34 =
4 + 34 =
74 The number of men is
74 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 7 u
(b)
Number of women = 4 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 7 u + 4 u
= 11 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 7; (b) 4; (c) 11; (d) 3