Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 2
611 as many as the number of boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of children = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
The number of girls is 2
611 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
611 =
(2 x 11) + 611 =
22 + 611 =
2811 The number of girls is
2811 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 28 u
(b)
Number of boys = 11 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 28 u + 11 u
= 39 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 28 u - 11 u
= 17 u
Answer(s): (a) 28; (b) 11; (c) 39; (d) 17