Question

how do i figure this out... i don't want the answer, i just want the formula please.... the ratio of men to women is 3 to 4. There are 204 men - question is how many people total?

Answer 1

204/4 then multiply that by 3

Answer 2

Set up a proportion.

204 men / x women = 3 men / 4 women.

Solve for x. Then add x + 204 to get the total people.

Answer 3

204/3*4

Answer 4

/ does mean 'divide'.......... correct?

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

yup

Answer 7

I'm sorry, but I'm still missing something... i got 153 for total people when we know there are at leasst 204 (men).... help!!

Answer 8

use my formula

Answer 9

u will get the correct answer
204/3 and multiply with 4

Answer 10

then add 204

Answer 11

\[\frac{3}{4}=\frac{204}{w} \]