Fill in the blanks.
45 of the females are equal to
910 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.
45 of the females =
910 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 4 and 9.
LCM of 4 and 9 = 36
4 x 95 x 9 of the females of the females =
9 x 410 x 4 of the males
3645 of the females =
3640 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 45 u
(b)
Number of males = 40 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 45 u + 40 u
= 85 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 45 u - 40 u
= 5 u
Answer(s): (a) 45; (b) 40; (c) 85; (d) 5