Fill in the blanks.
The number of children is 1
512 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
512 as many as the number of adults.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
512 =
(1 x 12) + 512 =
12 + 512 =
1712 The number of children is
1712 as many as the number of adults.
Number of children = 17 u
(b)
Number of adults = 12 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 17 u + 12 u
= 29 u
(d)
Difference in the number of children and adults
= 17 u - 12 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 12; (c) 29; (d) 5