SOLUTION: in a factory, the ratio of employees with blond hair to employees with black hair 2:7.there are 35 more employees with black hair.how many employees have blond hair?

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Question 874473: in a factory, the ratio of employees with blond hair to employees with black hair 2:7.there are 35 more employees with black hair.how many employees have blond hair?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
Question States*** Black hair - Blond hair = 35
7x-2x = 35
5x = 35
x =7
14 Blondes

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