At a parade, the ratio of the number of men to the number of women was 13 : 10. If 35% 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 |
13 u |
10 u |
Change |
- 6.5 u |
- 3.5 u |
After |
6.5 u |
6.5 u |
Number of women that left
= 35% x 10 u
=
35100 x 10 u
= 3.5 u
Number of women that remained
= 10 u - 3.5 u
= 6.5 u
Number of men that needed to leave = 13 u - 6.5 u= 6.5 u Percentage of men that must leave = 6.513 x 100% = 50% Answer(s): 50%