Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 2
78 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 2
78 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
78 =
(2 x 8) + 78 =
16 + 78 =
238 The number of boys is
238 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 23 u
(b)
Number of girls = 8 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 23 u + 8 u
= 31 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 23 u - 8 u
= 15 u
Answer(s): (a) 23; (b) 8; (c) 31; (d) 15