Question

The ratio of men to women working for a company is 8 to 5. If there are 273 employees total, how many women work for the company?

Answer 1

Answer:

105 women

Step-by-step explanation:

8 to 5, sooo \/

8x + 5x = 273

13x = 273

x=273/13

x=21

8*21 = 168 men

5*21 = 105 women

(to check we can add 168 and 105 together and make sure we get 273. We do!)