Fill in the blanks.
110 of the females are equal to
27 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.
110 of the females =
27 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 2.
LCM of 1 and 2 = 2
1 x 210 x 2 of the females of the females =
2 x 17 x 1 of the males
220 of the females =
27 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 20 u
(b)
Number of males = 7 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 20 u + 7 u
= 27 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 20 u - 7 u
= 13 u
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 7; (c) 27; (d) 13