Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 2
58 as many as the number of girls.
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of boys and girls = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of boys is 2
58 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
58 =
(2 x 8) + 58 =
16 + 58 =
218 The number of boys is
218 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 21 u
(b)
Number of girls = 8 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 21 u + 8 u
= 29 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 21 u - 8 u
= 13 u
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) 8; (c) 29; (d) 13