SOLUTION: Hi in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9. how many teachers were there in 2002. thanks

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Question 1014015: Hi
in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9.
how many teachers were there in 2002.

thanks
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, fractalier:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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in 2002 the ratio of male teachers to female teachers was 4:5.in 2004 the ratio became 8:9.
how many teachers were there in 2002.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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You cannot tell.
Could have been 40 to 50 and climbed to 48 to 54.
Could have been 44 to 55 and climbed to 56 to 63.
More info is needed.