To find the number of female members in the gardening club, we can start by subtracting the number of male members from the total number of members.
Total members = 60
Male members = 9
Female members = Total members - Male members
Female members = 60 - 9 = 51
So, there are 51 female members in the gardening club.
Next, to find the ratio of females to males, we use the number of female members and male members:
Ratio of females to males = Number of females : Number of males
Ratio = 51 : 9
We can simplify this ratio by dividing both parts by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 51 and 9 is 3:
51 ÷ 3 = 17
9 ÷ 3 = 3
So, the simplified ratio of females to males is 17:3.
Final answers:
- Number of female members: 51
- Ratio of females to males: 17:3