Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 2
23 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
23 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
23 =
(2 x 3) + 23 =
6 + 23 =
83 The number of boys is
83 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 8 u
(b)
Number of girls = 3 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 8 u + 3 u
= 11 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 3; (c) 11; (d) 5