Fill in the blanks.
The number of adults is 2
27 as many as the number of kids.
- Number of adults = _____ u
- Number of kids = _____ u
- Total number of people = _____ u
- Difference between the number of adults and kids = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of adults is 2
27 as many as the number of kids.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
27 =
(2 x 7) + 27 =
14 + 27 =
167 The number of adults is
167 as many as the number of kids.
Number of adults = 16 u
(b)
Number of kids = 7 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 16 u + 7 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of adults and kids
= 16 u - 7 u
= 9 u
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 7; (c) 23; (d) 9