Question

at a certain college, the ratio of men to women is 6 to 5. If there are 1,500 men how many women are there?​

Answer 1

There are 1,250 women

Explanation:

If the ratio of men to women is 6 to 5, and there are 1,500 men, the actual ratio of men to women is 1,500 to x, where x is equal to the amount of women at the college.

Since 6/5 is equal to 1,500/x, you cross multiply to find that 7,500 is eual to 6x.

Divide both sides by 6 to find that x is equal to 1,250 women.

Answer 2

1250 women

Explanation:

1500 / 6 = 250

250 x 5 = 1250

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