Fill in the blanks.
The number of children is 1
711 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
711 as many as the number of adults.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
711 =
(1 x 11) + 711 =
11 + 711 =
1811 The number of children is
1811 as many as the number of adults.
Number of children = 18 u
(b)
Number of adults = 11 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 18 u + 11 u
= 29 u
(d)
Difference in the number of children and adults
= 18 u - 11 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 11; (c) 29; (d) 7