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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 male? 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 male? Give your answer in its simplest form.

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Answer: b = g/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let b = boy and g = girl

g = 5b

=> b = g/5
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