Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
47 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
47 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
47 =
(2 x 7) + 47 =
14 + 47 =
187 The number of girls is
187 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 18 u
(b)
Number of boys = 7 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 18 u + 7 u
= 25 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 18 u - 7 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 7; (c) 25; (d) 11