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The ratio of men to women working for a company is 5 to 4. If there are 261 employees total, how many men work for the company?
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The ratio of men to women working for a company is 5 to 4. If there are 261 employees total, how many men work for the company?

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Answer:

There would be 145 men employees.

Explanation:

5/9=x/261

9x=1305

x=145

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