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There are 6 times as many males as females on the maths course at university. What fraction
of the course are male?
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Fraction of females enrolled in the course = 6 / 7

Explanation:

Suppose that

Total Number of males = x

Total Number of females = 6x

Total Number of Students = 6x + x = 7x

Now, we have to find the what fraction of the course females candidates constitute.

Female Fraction = Total Females : Total Students

Female Fraction = 6x : 7x

Female Fraction = 6 : 7

Female Fraction = 6 / 7

So Total number of females enrolled in the course constitute the fraction = 6 / 7