Fill in the blanks.
18 of the males are equal to
910 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.
18 of the males =
910 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 9.
LCM of 1 and 9 = 9
1 x 98 x 9 of the males of the males =
9 x 110 x 1 of the females
972 of the males =
910 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 72 u
(b)
Number of females = 10 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 72 u + 10 u
= 82 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 72 u - 10 u
= 62 u
Answer(s): (a) 72; (b) 10; (c) 82; (d) 62