Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 2
310 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 2
310 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
310 =
(2 x 10) + 310 =
20 + 310 =
2310 The number of women is
2310 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 23 u
(b)
Number of men = 10 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 23 u + 10 u
= 33 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 23 u - 10 u
= 13 u
Answer(s): (a) 23; (b) 10; (c) 33; (d) 13