Fill in the blanks.
49 of the males are equal to
34 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.
49 of the males =
34 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 4 and 3.
LCM of 4 and 3 = 12
4 x 39 x 3 of the males of the males =
3 x 44 x 4 of the females
1227 of the males =
1216 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 27 u
(b)
Number of females = 16 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 27 u + 16 u
= 43 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 27 u - 16 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 27; (b) 16; (c) 43; (d) 11