Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 1
710 as many as the number of girls.
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of boys and girls = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of boys is 1
710 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
710 =
(1 x 10) + 710 =
10 + 710 =
1710 The number of boys is
1710 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 17 u
(b)
Number of girls = 10 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 17 u + 10 u
= 27 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 17 u - 10 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 10; (c) 27; (d) 7