
Hi anyone can help.
Hi anyone can help.
“There were 50% more men than women… at first.”
This means that the ratio of men to women at first was 3 : 2.
“Now, there are 20% more women than men [in the end].”
This means the ratio of men to women in the end is 5 : 6.
Men | Women | |
Before | 3 units | 2 units |
Change | -100 | +80 |
After | 5 parts | 6 parts |
Multiple both columns by 6 and 5 respectively to get equal parts:
Men | Women | |
Before | 18 units | 10 units |
Change | -600 | +400 |
After | 30 parts | 30 parts |
18 units – 600 = 10 units +400
18 units – 10 units = 400 + 600
8 units = 1000
1 unit = 125
3 units = 375 men at first