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Question : In a room, there are 36 women and 20 men. What is the ratio of men to the total number of people in that room?

Option 1: 14 : 11

Option 2: 5 : 14

Option 3: 5 : 11

Option 4: 5 : 13


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5 : 14


Solution : The total number of people in the room is the sum of the number of women and men = 36 + 20 = 56
$\therefore$ The ratio of men to the total number of people in the room = $\frac{20}{56}$ = $\frac{5}{14}$
Hence, the correct answer is 5 : 14.

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