Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 1
58 as many as the number of boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of girls is 1
58 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
58 =
(1 x 8) + 58 =
8 + 58 =
138 The number of girls is
138 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 13 u
(b)
Number of boys = 8 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 13 u + 8 u
= 21 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 13 u - 8 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 13; (b) 8; (c) 21; (d) 5