Answer:
64
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the common multiplier of the given ratio be x.
Therefore,
Number of males = 8x
Number of females = 6x
[tex]8x + 6x = 112 \\ 14x = 112 \\ x = \frac{112}{14} \\ x = 8 \\ number \: of \: males = 8x = 8 \times 8 = 64 \\ [/tex]
