Lexi N.
asked • 02/04/22The ratio of men to women working for a company is 4 to 7 if there are 119 women working for the company what is the total number of employees
The ratio of men to women working for a company is 4 to 7 if there are 119 women working for the company what is the total number of employees
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Nicholas D. answered • 02/08/22
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Set up a proportion where the ratio is equal to the unknown no. of men over 119 (women); then cross multiply and solve for x:
4/7 = x/119 (where x is the # of men)
Cross multiply:
7x = 476
Solve for x:
x = 68
68 men + 119 women = 187 (Total number of employees)
Sadia S. answered • 02/04/22
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Explanation:
Start by using ratio form to write down what is given:
men : women
4:7
?:119
Now determine the relationship between 7and 119
men : women
4:7
7*17
?:119
Do exactly the same for the women.
men : women
4:7
4*17 7*17
68:119
Total number = 68+119= 187
Hence, the total number of employees are 187
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Nicholas D.
Set up a proportion where the ratio is equal to the unknown no. of men over 119 (women); then cross multiply and solve for x: 4/7 = x/119 (where x is the # of men) Cross multiply: 7x = 476 Solve for x: x = 68 68 men + 119 women = 187 (Total number of employees)02/08/22