SOLUTION: How do I figure this out easily?? A study shows that a contractor employs 6 times as many men as he does women, with a total work force of 490. How many men does the contractor

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Question 372715: How do I figure this out easily??
A study shows that a contractor employs 6 times as many men as he does women, with a total work force of 490. How many men does the contractor employ?

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
men=6x
women=x
6x+x=490
7x=490
x=490/7
x=70 women.
6*70=420 men.
Proof:
420+70=490
490=490