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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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