SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3 if there are 60 men, how many women are there?

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Question 857491: The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3 if there are 60 men, how many women are there?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
2x = 60
x = 30
60 men and 90 women

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