Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 1
611 as many as the number of women.
- Number of men = _____ u
- Number of women = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of men and women = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of men is 1
611 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
611 =
(1 x 11) + 611 =
11 + 611 =
1711 The number of men is
1711 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 17 u
(b)
Number of women = 11 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 17 u + 11 u
= 28 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 17 u - 11 u
= 6 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 11; (c) 28; (d) 6