Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 2
27 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 2
27 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
27 =
(2 x 7) + 27 =
14 + 27 =
167 The number of men is
167 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 16 u
(b)
Number of women = 7 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 16 u + 7 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 16 u - 7 u
= 9 u
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 7; (c) 23; (d) 9