Fill in the blanks.
38 of the girls are equal to
89 of the boys.
- Number of girls = _____ u
- Number of boys = _____ u
- Total number of girls and boys = _____ u
- Difference between the number of girls and boys = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
38 of the girls =
89 of the boys
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 8.
LCM of 3 and 8 = 24
3 x 88 x 8 of the girls of the girls =
8 x 39 x 3 of the boys
2464 of the girls =
2427 of the boys
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of girls = 64 u
(b)
Number of boys = 27 u
(c)
Total number of girls and boys
= 64 u + 27 u
= 91 u
(d)
Difference between the number of girls and boys
= 64 u - 27 u
= 37 u
Answer(s): (a) 64; (b) 27; (c) 91; (d) 37