SOLUTION: the ratio of female teacher to male teacher is 13:5. if there are 48 more female teachers than male teachers then find total number of teachers.
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Question 892324: the ratio of female teacher to male teacher is 13:5. if there are 48 more female teachers than male teachers then find total number of teachers. Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Set f = number of females
m = number of males
f = m + 48
do cross products
add -5m to each side
8m = 240
divide each side by 8
m = 30
Since f = m + 48, f = 30 + 48 = 78
The total number of teachers is m + f = 30 + 78 = 108
