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8 April, 22:50

The ratio of men to women working for a company is 3 to 5. If there are 145 women working for the company, what is the total number of employees?

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  1. 8 April, 22:56
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    The answer to your question is 232

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Data

    Ratio men to women 3 : 5

    Number of women 145

    Process

    1. - Find the number of men using proportions

    3 : 5 : : x : 145

    x = 145 x 3 / 5

    x = 435/5

    x = 87

    There are 87 men in the company.

    2. - Add the number of men and women in the company

    Number of employees = 87 + 145

    Number of employees = 232.
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