Question

In a company 85% of workers are women. If 420 people work for the company who aren't women how many workers are there in all?

Answer 1

If 85% of the workers are women, then 15% of the workers are men (100-85=15). If 420 people work for the company who aren't women, then 15% of the workers are men, or 420 people. The total number of workers can be found by dividing the number of men by the percentage that are men: 420/(15/100)=2800. There are 2800 workers in the company.

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