Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 1
712 as many as the number of men.
- Number of women = _____ u
- Number of men = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of women and men = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of women is 1
712 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
712 =
(1 x 12) + 712 =
12 + 712 =
1912 The number of women is
1912 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 19 u
(b)
Number of men = 12 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 19 u + 12 u
= 31 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 19 u - 12 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 19; (b) 12; (c) 31; (d) 7