SOLUTION: If there are 50 males, then how many females must there be in order for the ratio of males to females to be 3 to 4? I知 not sure if this is how to do it, I値l give it a shot.

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Question 889987: If there are 50 males, then how many females must there be in order for the ratio of males to females to be 3 to 4?

I知 not sure if this is how to do it, I値l give it a shot. To me it makes sense to break it down by dividing 50 by 3= 16.66 then multiply that by 4 = 66.66 round it to 67, so if there is 50 men in class and the ratio is 3:4 then there is 67 women in class.
Please let me know if this is how you are to do it,if not please let me know the right way.
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If there are 50 males, then how many females must there be in order for the ratio of males to females to be 3 to 4?
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That is certainly one way to do it, but a similar way
50%2Ff = 3%2F4
Cross multiply
3f = 4*50
f = 200/3
f = 66.67 ~ 67