Fill in the blanks.
The number of adults is 1
14 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 1
14 as many as the number of kids.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
14 =
(1 x 4) + 14 =
4 + 14 =
54 The number of adults is
54 as many as the number of kids.
Number of adults = 5 u
(b)
Number of kids = 4 u
(c)
Total number of people
= 5 u + 4 u
= 9 u
(d)
Difference in the number of adults and kids
= 5 u - 4 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) 4; (c) 9; (d) 1