Fill in the blanks.
45 of the males are equal to
67 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.
45 of the males =
67 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 4 and 6.
LCM of 4 and 6 = 12
4 x 35 x 3 of the males of the males =
6 x 27 x 2 of the females
1215 of the males =
1214 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 15 u
(b)
Number of females = 14 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 15 u + 14 u
= 29 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 15 u - 14 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 14; (c) 29; (d) 1