Question

The ratio of men to women in an office is 4 to 5. If there are a total of 48 men in the office, then how many men and women are there altogether?

Answer 1

108

Explanation:

For every 4 men there is 5 women. 48 / 4 = 12

12 * 5 = 60

so it's 48:60.

Then add it 48 + 60 = 108.

Answer 2

108 people

Explanation:

4 : 5

To go from 4 to 48 we times by 12. So we do the same to 5.

5 times 12 = 60

48 + 60 = 108

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