Fill in the blanks.
13 of the females are equal to
710 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.
13 of the females =
710 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 7.
LCM of 1 and 7 = 7
1 x 73 x 7 of the females of the females =
7 x 110 x 1 of the males
721 of the females =
710 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 21 u
(b)
Number of males = 10 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 21 u + 10 u
= 31 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 21 u - 10 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) 10; (c) 31; (d) 11