Cut the 28 folks into 7 equal units. 1 unit is female; the other 6 units are male.<br><br>[[model:questions/solutions/q3402.png]]<br><br>• 7 units → 28<br>• 1 unit → 28 ÷ 7 = 4<br>• Males → 6 units = 6 × 4 = 24<br><br>There are 24 males.<br>Check: 4 female + 24 male = 28. ✓