muneeka muneeka
  • 14-10-2014
  • Mathematics
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The ratio of men to women on a train was 5:8 there was 200 men
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A- how many women were on the train
B- how many people were on the train all together



Answer :

luana
luana luana
  • 14-10-2014
[tex]5x-\ number\ of\ men\\\\ 8x-\ number\ of\ women\\\\ 5x=200\ \ \ |divide\ by\ 5\\ x=40\\\\ Women: 8x=8*40=320\\ Men:5x=5*40=200\\\ Together:320+200=520[/tex]
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