Fill in the blanks.
38 of the females are equal to
56 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 =
56 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 3 and 5.
LCM of 3 and 5 = 15
3 x 58 x 5 of the females of the females =
5 x 36 x 3 of the males
1540 of the females =
1518 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 40 u
(b)
Number of males = 18 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 40 u + 18 u
= 58 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 40 u - 18 u
= 22 u
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 18; (c) 58; (d) 22