Fill in the blanks.
58 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.
58 of the males =
34 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 5 and 3.
LCM of 5 and 3 = 15
5 x 38 x 3 of the males of the males =
3 x 54 x 5 of the females
1524 of the males =
1520 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 24 u
(b)
Number of females = 20 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 24 u + 20 u
= 44 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 24 u - 20 u
= 4 u
Answer(s): (a) 24; (b) 20; (c) 44; (d) 4