Fill in the blanks.
13 of the males are equal to
59 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.
13 of the males =
59 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 5.
LCM of 1 and 5 = 5
1 x 53 x 5 of the males of the males =
5 x 19 x 1 of the females
515 of the males =
59 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 15 u
(b)
Number of females = 9 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 15 u + 9 u
= 24 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 15 u - 9 u
= 6 u
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 9; (c) 24; (d) 6