Fill in the blanks.
14 of the females are equal to
45 of the males.
- Number of females = _____ u
- Number of males = _____ u
- Total number of females and males = _____ u
- Difference between the number of females and males = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
14 of the females =
45 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 4.
LCM of 1 and 4 = 4
1 x 44 x 4 of the females of the females =
4 x 15 x 1 of the males
416 of the females =
45 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 16 u
(b)
Number of males = 5 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 16 u + 5 u
= 21 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 16 u - 5 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 16; (b) 5; (c) 21; (d) 11