Question

Set up an algebraic equation and solve the problem. the ratio of male students to female students at a certain university is 5 to 7. if there is a total of 12,600 students, find the number of male students and the number of female students.

Answer 1

Male : female : total 
5 : 7 : 5 + 7
5: 7 : 12

12600 ÷ 12 = 1050
1050 x 5 = 5250 male students
1050 x 7 = 7350 female students