Fill in the blanks.
The number of boys is 2
56 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 2
56 as many as the number of girls.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
2
56 =
(2 x 6) + 56 =
12 + 56 =
176 The number of boys is
176 as many as the number of girls.
Number of boys = 17 u
(b)
Number of girls = 6 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 17 u + 6 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference in the number of boys and girls
= 17 u - 6 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 17; (b) 6; (c) 23; (d) 11