Fill in the blanks.
17 of the males are equal to
29 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.
17 of the males =
29 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 2.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
1 x 27 x 2 of the males of the males =
2 x 19 x 1 of the females
214 of the males =
29 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 14 u
(b)
Number of females = 9 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 14 u + 9 u
= 23 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 14 u - 9 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 9; (c) 23; (d) 5