Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 2
311 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
311 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
311 =
(2 x 11) + 311 =
22 + 311 =
2511 The number of men is
2511 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 25 u
(b)
Number of women = 11 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 25 u + 11 u
= 36 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 25 u - 11 u
= 14 u
Answer(s): (a) 25; (b) 11; (c) 36; (d) 14