SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women working for a company is 3 to 2 . If there are 32 women working for the company, what is the total number of employees?

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Question 888518: The ratio of men to women working for a company is 3 to 2 . If there are 32 women working for the company, what is the total number of employees?
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/2 = x/32
3 times 32 = 2x
96 = 2x
96/2 = x
48 = x
The total number of employees is 32 women plus 48 men or 80.
Done!