SOLUTION: A mining company employs 6 000 people. If 47% of the employees are female, approximately how many male employees work at the mine? a) 2820 b) 3000 c) 3180 d) 3120 e) 3810

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Question 287840: A mining company employs 6 000 people. If 47% of the employees are female, approximately how many male employees work at the mine?
a) 2820 b) 3000 c) 3180 d) 3120 e) 3810

Answer by dabanfield(803) About Me  (Show Source):
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(100% - 47%) * 6000
.53 * 6000 = 3180