SOLUTION: 4/15 of the 315 memebers of a book club are male. How many female members are there in the club?

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Question 19646: 4/15 of the 315 memebers of a book club are male. How many female members are there in the club?
Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
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total number of members:315
fraction of males: (4/15)
number of males: (4/15)*315 = 84
number of females: 315-84= 231


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