Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 2
17 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
17 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
17 =
(2 x 7) + 17 =
14 + 17 =
157 The number of boys is
157 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 15 u
(b)
Number of girls = 7 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 15 u + 7 u
= 22 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 7; (c) 22; (d) 8