Question

In a group of 180 persons composed of men, women, and children, there are twice as many men as women, and three times as many women as children. How many are there of each?

Answer 1

@Jaynator495

Answer 2

Okay lets dissect this for a sec

Answer 3

denote the number of men by m, number of women by w, and number of childern by c.

m+w+c=180
2w=m
3c=w

Answer 4

go for it...

Answer 5

Thanks for providing the equation.

Find the women first bud,thats your main goal.

Answer 6

Lets assume its 30

Answer 7

2 (30) = 60

3 (30) = 90

Answer 8

60 +90 + 30 = what?

Answer 9

180 thanks

Answer 10

Its usally a guessing system for these type of stuff.

Answer 11

Take your time with it and set up the equation

Answer 12

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