Fill in the blanks.
The number of children is 2
14 as many as the number of adults.
- Number of children = _____ u
- Number of adults = _____ u
- Total number of people = _____ u
- Difference between the number of children and adults = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of children is 2
14 as many as the number of adults.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
14 =
(2 x 4) + 14 =
8 + 14 =
94 The number of children is
94 as many as the number of adults.
Number of children = 9 u
(b)
Number of adults = 4 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 9 u + 4 u
= 13 u
(d)
Difference in the number of children and adults
= 9 u - 4 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) 4; (c) 13; (d) 5