Question

There are 3 times as many females as males on the maths course at university. What fraction of the course are female? Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

The fraction of females on the maths course at university is 3/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Males = x

Females = 3x

Males + Females = x + 3x = 4x

The fraction of the course that are females

Females fraction = Females/Males + Females

Females fraction = 3x/4x= 3/4

which means that for every 4 people 3 are females and 1 male