SOLUTION: A running club has 270 members. There are 25% more men than women in the running club. How many men?

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Question 1076902: A running club has 270 members. There are 25% more men than women in the running club. How many men?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A running club has 270 members. There are 25% more men than women in the running club. How many men?
Equations:
m + w = 270
m = 1.25w
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1.25w + w = 270
2.25w = 270
w = 120 (# of women)
m = 270-120 = 150 (# of men)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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