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The ratio of the number of women to the number of men to the number of children in a room is 5:2:7, respectively. what is the total number of people in the room?

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Well it depends whether or not the ratio was originally simplified. But, assuming that it was not, there would be a total number of 14 people in the room. However, if it was, it would be a multiple of 14.
I'm sorry if this is confusing, I can further explain if you want!
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