Fill in the blanks.
The number of girls is 1
13 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 1
13 as many as the number of boys.
Change the mixed number to improper fraction.
1
13 =
(1 x 3) + 13 =
3 + 13 =
43 The number of girls is
43 as many as the number of boys.
Number of girls = 4 u
(b)
Number of boys = 3 u
(c)
Total number of children
= 4 u + 3 u
= 7 u
(d)
Difference in the number of girls and boys
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 3; (c) 7; (d) 1