Question

In order to redress a gender imbalance in its workforce, a company needs to appoint men and

women in the ratio 4:5. Over the next year 90 new jobs are expected to be advertised. How many
of the appointees should be men, and how many women?

Answer 1

40 men 50 women

Explanation:

4/9 should be men, 5/9 should be women.