SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women in a certain factory is 3 to 4. There are 204 men. How many workers are there?
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Question 940172: The ratio of men to women in a certain factory is 3 to 4. There are 204 men. How many workers are there?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ratio of men to women in a certain factory is 3 to 4
204 men
...
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
3x = 204
x = 204/3 = 68
....
4(68) = 272 woman
and...checking
204/272 = .75 = 3/4
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