Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 2
25 as many as the number of men.
- Number of women = _____ u
- Number of men = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of women and men = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of women is 2
25 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
25 =
(2 x 5) + 25 =
10 + 25 =
125 The number of women is
125 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 12 u
(b)
Number of men = 5 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 12 u + 5 u
= 17 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 12 u - 5 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 5; (c) 17; (d) 7