Fill in the blanks.
37 of the men are equal to
910 of the women.
- Number of men = _____ u
- Number of women = _____ u
- Total number of men and women = _____ u
- Difference between the number of men and women = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
37 of the men =
910 of the women
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 9.
LCM of 3 and 9 = 9
3 x 37 x 3 of the men of the men =
9 x 110 x 1 of the women
921 of the men =
910 of the women
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of men = 21 u
(b)
Number of women = 10 u
(c)
Total number of men and women
= 21 u + 10 u
= 31 u
(d)
Difference between the number of men and women
= 21 u - 10 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 21; (b) 10; (c) 31; (d) 11