Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 1
19 as many as the number of girls.
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of boys and girls = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of boys is 1
19 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
19 =
(1 x 9) + 19 =
9 + 19 =
109 The number of boys is
109 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 10 u
(b)
Number of girls = 9 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 10 u + 9 u
= 19 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 9; (c) 19; (d) 1