A sum is to be divided among men and women. Total number of men and women is 95. The sums of men’s share and women’s share are in ratio 8 : 9 but their individual shares are in ratio 4 : 3. Find number of men.
A sum is to be divided among men and women. Total number of men and women is 95. The sums of men’s share and women’s share are in ratio 8 : 9 but their individual shares are in ratio 4 : 3. Find number of men.
Option 1 -
45
Option 2 -
57
Option 3 -
61
Option 4 -
61
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Correct Option - 4
Detailed Solution:Let the number of men be x
9 x = 570 – 6 x
x = 38, so number of men is 38
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