The number of men in a tour group is 15 times the number of women. If there are 48 people in the group, how many are men?

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directrix · Answer

Let M = the number of men on the tour
Then, let W = the number of women on the tour

M + W= 48

But, M = 15 * W because the number of men is given to be 15 times the number of women.

Substitute 15W for M in the equation: M + W = 48.

Solve for M.

Then, back substitute what you get into M = 15 * (W).

Post what you get, okay?  @zxcvbnm08765

directrix · Answer

15W + 1W = 48

What is the value of W?

anonymous · Answer

would it be 30 @Directrix

directrix · Answer

No.

15W + 1W = 48
16W = 48
W = 3

So, 3 women.

Multiply 3 by 15 to get the number of men.

anonymous · Answer

oh ok 45

directrix · Answer

That is what I got.