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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Ratio & Proportion - Problems and Solutions
Question 56

Question. 56

Of the 288 persons working in a company, 112 are men and the remaining are women. Find the ratio of the number of
(a) men to that of women.
(b) men to the total number of persons.
(c) women to the total number of persons.

Answer:

(a) 7 : 11
(b) 7 : 18
(c) 11 : 18

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Women = 288 – 112 = 176.
(a) 112 : 176 = 7 : 11.
(b) 112 : 288 = 7 : 18.
(c) 176 : 288 = 11 : 18.

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