Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 2
512 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 2
512 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
512 =
(2 x 12) + 512 =
24 + 512 =
2912 The number of men is
2912 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 29 u
(b)
Number of women = 12 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 29 u + 12 u
= 41 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 29 u - 12 u
= 17 u
Answer(s): (a) 29; (b) 12; (c) 41; (d) 17