Fill in the blanks.
23 of the males are equal to
56 of the females.
- Number of males = _____ u
- Number of females = _____ u
- Total number of males and females = _____ u
- Difference between the number of males and females = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
23 of the males =
56 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 2 and 5.
LCM of 2 and 5 = 10
2 x 53 x 5 of the males of the males =
5 x 26 x 2 of the females
1015 of the males =
1012 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 15 u
(b)
Number of females = 12 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 15 u + 12 u
= 27 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 15 u - 12 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 12; (c) 27; (d) 3