In a certain class the ratio of men to women is 3:5. If the class has 24 people in it, how many are women?

Answer: 15
Explanation

Given the ratio of men to women is 3:5:

Step 1: Calculate the total parts in the ratio

Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8

Step 2: Determine the value of one part

Total people = 24

One part = 24 / 8 = 3

Step 3: Calculate the number of women

Number of women = 5 parts * 3

= 5 * 3

= 15

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