SOLUTION: Can someone please help me with this? : The ratio of men to women in a club is 3:7.There are 50 members of the club. How many are men?

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Question 569400: Can someone please help me with this? :
The ratio of men to women in a club is 3:7.There are 50 members of the club. How many are men?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio of men to women in a club is 3:7.There are 50 members of the club. How many are men?
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3+7 = 10
50/10 = 5
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3*5 = 15 men
7*5 = 35 women