Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
512 as many as the number of boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of girls is 2
512 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
512 =
(2 x 12) + 512 =
24 + 512 =
2912 The number of girls is
2912 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 29 u
(b)
Number of boys = 12 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 29 u + 12 u
= 41 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 29 u - 12 u
= 17 u
Answer(s): (a) 29; (b) 12; (c) 41; (d) 17