Fill in the blanks.
The number of women is 2
34 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
34 as many as the number of men.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
34 =
(2 x 4) + 34 =
8 + 34 =
114 The number of women is
114 as many as the number of men.
Number of women = 11 u
(b)
Number of men = 4 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 11 u + 4 u
= 15 u
(d)
Difference in the number of women and men
= 11 u - 4 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 11; (b) 4; (c) 15; (d) 7