Question

There are approximately, 18 men for 2 women in the armed forces. In a group of 90 military personnel, how many would you expect to be women?

Answer 1

Answer: 10 women

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that there are 18 men for 2 women in the armed forces. This gives us a fraction of: 2/18 = 1/9

In a group of 90 military personnel, the number that'll be expected to be women will be:

= 1/9 × 90

= 10 women