SOLUTION: The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3 if there are 60 men, how many women are there?

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Question 857491: The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3 if there are 60 men, how many women are there?
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Hi,

The ratio of men to women at a company is 2:3

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

 2x  = 60

  x = 30

60 men and 90 women