SOLUTION: Hi in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9. how many teachers were there in 2002. thanks

Question 1014015: Hi
in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9.
how many teachers were there in 2002.

thanks
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, fractalier:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9.
how many teachers were there in 2002.
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Insufficient information.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You cannot tell.
Could have been 40 to 50 and climbed to 48 to 54.
Could have been 44 to 55 and climbed to 56 to 63.
More info is needed.
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