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3 years ago

The ratio of men to women working for a company is 8 to 5. If there are 312 employees

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1 answer:

denis23 [38]3 years ago

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120 women work for the company

Step-by-step explanation:

When the ratios are given, we find the sum of ratios first. To find the quantity against a ratio, that quantity's ratio is divided by sum of ratios and then multiplied by the total number

Given

The ratio of men to women

8:5

Sum of ratios = 8+5 = 13

Total employees = 312

So,

$Number\ of\ women\ that\ work\ for\ the\ company= \frac{Ratio\ of\ Women}{Sum\ of\ ratios} * Total\ Number\ of\ Employees\\\\=\frac{5}{13}*312\\=5*24\\=120$

120 women work for the company

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