Question

The ratio of the males to females in a society is 5: 4. Which of the following can be the total number of persons in the society
a.600
b.700
c.800
d.900

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

I think its option d.900

Reason:

male : female = 5:4

5x  + 4x  = 900

  9x       = 900

    x       = 100

so male  = 5 x 100  = 500

 female  = 4 x 100 = 400

(remaining spliting up is difficult)