SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women in the class is 4:3. There are 35 students in the class. How many men are in the class?

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Question 924201: The ratio of men to women in the class is 4:3. There are 35 students in the class. How many men are in the class?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
men to women in the class is 4:3
4x + 3x = 35
7x = 35
x = 5
4x = 20, How many men are in the class
and...checking
20 + 15 = 35
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