Fill in the blanks.
The number of children is 1
57 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 1
57 as many as the number of adults.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
57 =
(1 x 7) + 57 =
7 + 57 =
127 The number of children is
127 as many as the number of adults.
Number of children = 12 u
(b)
Number of adults = 7 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 12 u + 7 u
= 19 u
(d)
Difference in the number of children and adults
= 12 u - 7 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 7; (c) 19; (d) 5