Question

In one study, the number of women classified as supertasters was 2.25 times the number of men classified as supertaster. Suppose 72 women were classified as supertasters. Write an equation that represents the number of men, m, who were classified as supertasters. Then solve the equation. How many men were classified as supertasters?

Answer 1

Answer: 32 men supertasters.

Explanation:

From the question, we have been told that the number of women was 2.25 times the number of men. Therefore,

Number of women = 2.25m

Since there are 72 women, the number of men will be:

2.25m = 72

Men = 72 / 2.25

Men = 32