At a function, the ratio of the number of men to the number of women was 15 : 11. If 25% of the women left, what percentage of the men must leave so that there will be an equal number of men and women remaining?
|
Men |
Women |
Before |
15 u |
11 u |
Change |
- 6.75 u |
- 2.75 u |
After |
8.25 u |
8.25 u |
Number of women that left
= 25% x 11 u
=
25100 x 11 u
= 2.75 u
Number of women that remained
= 11 u - 2.75 u
= 8.25 u
Number of men that needed to leave = 15 u - 8.25 u= 6.75 u Percentage of men that must leave = 6.7515 x 100% = 45% Answer(s): 45%