SOLUTION: The ratio of men and women in a certain factory is 3 to 4. There are 216 men. How many workers are there?

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Question 244599: The ratio of men and women in a certain factory is 3 to 4. There are 216 men.
How many workers are there?
Answer by College Student(505) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here's the equation: %28216%2F3%29=%28x%2F4%29
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Now solve for x to find the number of women.