Fill in the blanks.
12 of the males are equal to
710 of the females.
- Number of males = _____ u
- Number of females = _____ u
- Total number of males and females = _____ u
- Difference between the number of males and females = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
12 of the males =
710 of the females
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 7.
LCM of 1 and 7 = 7
1 x 72 x 7 of the males of the males =
7 x 110 x 1 of the females
714 of the males =
710 of the females
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of males = 14 u
(b)
Number of females = 10 u
(c)
Total number of males and females
= 14 u + 10 u
= 24 u
(d)
Difference between the number of males and females
= 14 u - 10 u
= 4 u
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 10; (c) 24; (d) 4