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The ratio of the number of men to the number of women in a room is 7 : 4. There are 9 more men than women. How many people are there in the room?
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The ratio of the number of men to the number of women in a room is 7 : 4. There are 9 more men than women. How many people are there in the room?

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33 people

Explanation:

7x = 4x + 9

3x=9

x=3

7(3) = 21

4(3) = 12

33 people

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