There were 2 times as many men as women at a function. After 8 women left, the number of men was 6 times the number of the remaining women. How many people attended the function?
| |
Men |
Women |
Total |
| Before |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
9 u |
| Change |
|
- 8 |
|
| After |
6 u |
1 u |
|
The number of men at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the number of men the same. LCM of 2 and 6 is 6.
Number of women who left
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Number of people who attended the function
= 6 u + 3 u
= 9 u
= 9 x 4
= 36
Answer(s): 36
