Fill in the blanks.
15 of the males are equal to
23 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.
15 of the males =
23 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 2.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
1 x 25 x 2 of the males of the males =
2 x 13 x 1 of the females
210 of the males =
23 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 10 u
(b)
Number of females = 3 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 10 u + 3 u
= 13 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 10 u - 3 u
= 7 u
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 3; (c) 13; (d) 7