In a certain class the ratio of men to women is 3:5. If the class has 24 people in it, how many are women?
A. 9
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Details:
Total =24
Ratio of men:women = 3:5
Total Ratio = 3+5 = 8
=> 24/8 =3
men = 3x3= 9
women= 5x3=15