Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 1
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 1
79 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
79 =
(1 x 9) + 79 =
9 + 79 =
169 The number of women is
169 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 16 u
(b)
Number of men = 9 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 16 u + 9 u
= 25 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 16 u - 9 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 9; (c) 25; (d) 7