Fill in the blanks.
23 of the females are equal to
89 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.
23 of the females =
89 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 2 and 8.
LCM of 2 and 8 = 8
2 x 43 x 4 of the females of the females =
8 x 19 x 1 of the males
812 of the females =
89 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 12 u
(b)
Number of males = 9 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 12 u + 9 u
= 21 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 12 u - 9 u
= 3 u
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 9; (c) 21; (d) 3