Fill in the blanks.
12 of the males are equal to
23 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.
12 of the males =
23 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 2.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
1 x 22 x 2 of the males of the males =
2 x 13 x 1 of the females
24 of the males =
23 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 4 u
(b)
Number of females = 3 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 4 u + 3 u
= 7 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 4 u - 3 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 4; (b) 3; (c) 7; (d) 1