Fill in the blanks.
38 of the females are equal to
12 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.
38 of the females =
12 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 1.
LCM of 3 and 1 = 3
3 x 18 x 1 of the females of the females =
1 x 32 x 3 of the males
38 of the females =
36 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 8 u
(b)
Number of males = 6 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 8 u + 6 u
= 14 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 8 u - 6 u
= 2 u
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 6; (c) 14; (d) 2