Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 2
56 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
56 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
56 =
(2 x 6) + 56 =
12 + 56 =
176 The number of men is
176 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 17 u
(b)
Number of women = 6 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 17 u + 6 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 17 u - 6 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 6; (c) 23; (d) 11