In a factory, there are 120 workers, of whom 45 are women and the remaining are men. The ratio of men to women is?
In a factory, there are 120 workers, of whom 45 are women and the remaining are men. The ratio of men to women is?
Explanation
Total workers = 120
Women = 45
Men = 120 − 45 = 75
Now, the ratio of men to women = 75 : 45
Simplify by dividing both by 15:
75 ÷ 15 = 5
45 ÷ 15 = 3
The ratio of men to women is 5:3.