SOLUTION: a ratio of men to women at a certain company is 5 to 6. How many employees does the company has if there are 95 female employees?

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Question 274908: a ratio of men to women at a certain company is 5 to 6. How many employees does the company has if there are 95 female employees?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F6=x%2F95
5%2F6=x%2F95
6x=475
x=475%2F6round up
about 80 men so 80%2B95=175