SOLUTION: In a certrian company 3/5 of the employees are 26 to 29 years old. Of the remainder, 2/3 are under 26 years of age and 14 are over 29 years of age. How many employees are there in
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Question 130979: In a certrian company 3/5 of the employees are 26 to 29 years old. Of the remainder, 2/3 are under 26 years of age and 14 are over 29 years of age. How many employees are there in the company?
Thank you very much I was told the answer was 105 but I have not been able to get that answer. Your help is greatly apreciated. Thank you again. Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let x be the total number of employees.
3x/5 between 26-29
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1- 3/5 = remainder
5/5-3/5=2/5
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2x/5 * 2/3 =4x/15 under 26
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3x/5 + 4x/15 + 14 = x LCD=15
9x+4x+210=15x Multiply each side by 15
-2x=-210
x=105
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Check:
3/5 * 105 = 63
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105-63=42
2/3 42=28
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63+28+14=105
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Ed
