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© There are 5 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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© There are 5 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.

© There are 5 times as many females as males on the maths course at university. What-example-1
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Answer: 5/6

Step-by-step explanation: Females are 5 times more

Ratio of female to male will be 5:1

Female will be 5/6 and males will be 1/6

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