Question

Men outnumbered women in the stadium by a ratio of 9 to 5?does this mean there were 14 people in the stadium 9 men to 5 Women? If not then what does the statement mean?

Answer 1

It doesn't necessarily mean that there are 14 people in the stadium it however does mean that for every 9 men there is 5 women. 

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