Fill in the blanks.
The number of adults is 1
12 as many as the number of kids.
- Number of adults = _____ u
- Number of kids = _____ u
- Total number of people = _____ u
- Difference between the number of adults and kids = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of adults is 1
12 as many as the number of kids.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
12 =
(1 x 2) + 12 =
2 + 12 =
32 The number of adults is
32 as many as the number of kids.
Number of adults = 3 u
(b)
Number of kids = 2 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 3 u + 2 u
= 5 u
(d)
Difference in the number of adults and kids
= 3 u - 2 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) 2; (c) 5; (d) 1