Fill in the blanks.
38 of the males are equal to
49 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.
38 of the males =
49 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 4.
LCM of 3 and 4 = 12
3 x 48 x 4 of the males of the males =
4 x 39 x 3 of the females
1232 of the males =
1227 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 32 u
(b)
Number of females = 27 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 32 u + 27 u
= 59 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 32 u - 27 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 32; (b) 27; (c) 59; (d) 5