Fill in the blanks.
35 of the females are equal to
23 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.
35 of the females =
23 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 2.
LCM of 3 and 2 = 6
3 x 25 x 2 of the females of the females =
2 x 33 x 3 of the males
610 of the females =
69 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 10 u
(b)
Number of males = 9 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 10 u + 9 u
= 19 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 10 u - 9 u
= 1 u
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) 9; (c) 19; (d) 1