SOLUTION: 120 men and 80 women were asked if they drive to work. Altogether, 1/4 of the people said yes. 1/3 of the men said yes. what fraction of the women said yes?

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Question 1108710: 120 men and 80 women were asked if they drive to work.
Altogether, 1/4 of the people said yes.
1/3 of the men said yes.
what fraction of the women said yes?
Answer by ikleyn(52886) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/4  of  (120+80) = 200   people  is 50 persons.

     So, 50 persons said "YES".



1/3 of 120 man is 40 man.

    So, 40 man said "YES".



Hence, . . . what ?  . . .

I am sure, you can complete the solution on your own, from this point.