Word Problem On proportions

Question

The ratio of men to women working for a company is 3 to 4. If there are 45 men working for the company, what is the total number of employees?

Answer 1

Use a proportion and cross multiply to find the number of women.

3/4=45/x

3x=180

/3 /3

x=60

Now add the number of men and women to find the total number of employees.

60+45=105