There are 8 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.

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Ludovic Aubert · Answer 1 · 2021-12-23T07:18:17+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

Let the males = x

Let the females = 8x

Let the total in the class = x + 8x = 9x

Females = 8x / 9x = 8/9

If you want the decimal, it is .889