Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
29 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 2
29 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
29 =
(2 x 9) + 29 =
18 + 29 =
209 The number of girls is
209 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 20 u
(b)
Number of boys = 9 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 20 u + 9 u
= 29 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 20 u - 9 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 9; (c) 29; (d) 11