Question

In a mechanic engineering school, the ratio

of female/male students is 1:6. There are
497 students in total, calculate how many
female students there are?
Select one:
O a. 75
O b.71
O c. 78
O d. 77​

Answer 1

Correct answer: b. f = 71

Explanation:

Given:

Let be female variable y

Let be male variable x

y : x = 1 : 6 ⇒ x = 6 y

x + y = 497

6 y + y = 497

7 y = 497

y = 497 / 7 = 71

y = 71 female

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