Fill in the blanks.
710 of the females are equal to
67 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.
710 of the females =
67 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 7 and 6.
LCM of 7 and 6 = 42
7 x 610 x 6 of the females of the females =
6 x 77 x 7 of the males
4260 of the females =
4249 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 60 u
(b)
Number of males = 49 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 60 u + 49 u
= 109 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 60 u - 49 u
= 11 u
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 49; (c) 109; (d) 11