Question

There were 45 adults on a bus. 60% of them were women. How many women

were on the bus?

20 points

Answer 1

27 woman

Explanation:

In proportion form:

p/45 = 60/100

Simplify 60/100:

p/45 = 3/5

Multiply 5 to 45:

5 x 9 = 45

Do the same to the top:

3 x 9 = 27

Answer : p = 27.

27 woman.