Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 1
23 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
23 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
23 =
(1 x 3) + 23 =
3 + 23 =
53 The number of boys is
53 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 5 u
(b)
Number of girls = 3 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 5 u + 3 u
= 8 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 3; (c) 8; (d) 2