To find the number of female members in the gardening club, we can subtract the number of male members from the total number of members.
Total members = 60
Male members = 9
Number of female members = Total members - Male members
Number of female members = 60 - 9 = 51
Now we can determine the ratio of females to males. The ratio is given by the number of females compared to the number of males.
Ratio of females to males = Number of female members : Number of male members
Ratio of females to males = 51 : 9
To simplify the ratio, we can divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 51 and 9 is 3.
So, dividing both by 3 gives:
51 ÷ 3 = 17
9 ÷ 3 = 3
Thus, the simplified ratio of females to males is 17:3.
In conclusion:
- The number of female members in the gardening club is 51.
- The ratio of females to males is 17:3.