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There are 5 times as many males as females on the maths course at university. What fraction of the course are female? Give your answer in its simplest form.

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  • 24-04-2020

Answer: 1/6

Step-by-step explanation: Let the no of females be x

The no of males be 5x

The total no of males and females in the math course be 5x+x= 6x

The fraction of females is x/6x = 1/6

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