SOLUTION: There are 18 women and 27 men in a class. What percent are men?

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Question 1128323: There are 18 women and 27 men in a class. What percent are men?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The FRACTION that are men is
+27%2F%28+18+%2B+27+%29+=+27%2F45+
+27%2F45+=+3%2F5+
The PERCENT that are men is
+%283%2F5%29%2A100+=+60+
60%