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Question 396240: In a company, 85% of the employees are females. If 765 males work for the company, what is the total number of employees? Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, rfer:Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi
Let x represent the total number of employees
Question states
.85x + 765 = x
765 = .15x
765/.15 = x
5100 = x, the total number of employees
CHECKING our Answer
4335 + 765 = 5100
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