SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women at a certain company is 3 to 5 . How many employees does the company have if there are 75 female employees?
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Question 273117: The ratio of men to women at a certain company is 3 to 5 . How many employees does the company have if there are 75 female employees?
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The ratio of men to women at a certain company is 3 to 5 .
How many employees does the company have if there are 75 female employees?
:
Find out how many men
=
Cross mutiply
5m = 3*75
5m = 225
m = 45 men
:
45 + 75 = 120 employees
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