Fill in the blanks.
The number of men is 2
23 as many as the number of women.
- Number of men = _____ u
- Number of women = _____ u
- Total number of adults = _____ u
- Difference between the number of men and women = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of men is 2
23 as many as the number of women.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
23 =
(2 x 3) + 23 =
6 + 23 =
83 The number of men is
83 as many as the number of women.
Number of men = 8 u
(b)
Number of women = 3 u
(c)
Total number of adults
= 8 u + 3 u
= 11 u
(d)
Difference in the number of men and women
= 8 u - 3 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 3; (c) 11; (d) 5