Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 2
79 as many as the number of men.
- Number of women = _____ u
- Number of men = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of women and men = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of women is 2
79 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
79 =
(2 x 9) + 79 =
18 + 79 =
259 The number of women is
259 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 25 u
(b)
Number of men = 9 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 25 u + 9 u
= 34 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 25 u - 9 u
= 16 u
Answer(s): (a) 25; (b) 9; (c) 34; (d) 16