At a function, the ratio of the number of men to the number of women was 6 : 5. If 34% 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 |
6 u |
5 u |
Change |
- 2.7 u |
- 1.7 u |
After |
3.3 u |
3.3 u |
Number of women that left
= 34% x 5 u
=
34100 x 5 u
= 1.7 u
Number of women that remained
= 5 u - 1.7 u
= 3.3 u
Number of men that needed to leave = 6 u - 3.3 u= 2.7 u Percentage of men that must leave = 2.76 x 100% = 45% Answer(s): 45%