SOLUTION: The number of men in a tour group is 15 times the number of women. If there are 48 people in the group, how many are men?

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Question 802677: The number of men in a tour group is 15 times the number of women. If there are 48 people in the group, how many are men?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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1) x+y=48
2) x=15y



15y+y=48
y=3


x=15*3=45
45 men