Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 1
35 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
35 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
35 =
(1 x 5) + 35 =
5 + 35 =
85 The number of men is
85 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 8 u
(b)
Number of women = 5 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 8 u + 5 u
= 13 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 5; (c) 13; (d) 3