SOLUTION: In d group of 180 people composed of men,women,and children,there are twice as many men as women,and three times as many woman as children. How many are there of each?...jesseherna

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Question 1133373: In d group of 180 people composed of men,women,and children,there are twice as many men as women,and three times as many woman as children. How many are there of each?...jessehernandez514@gmail.com
Answer by ikleyn(52767) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x is the number of children, then the number of women is 3x and the number of men is 2*(3x) = 6x.


In all, there are


    x + 3x + 6x = 180  people.


    10x = 180  ====>  x = 18.


From this point, can you get the answer on your own ?