UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2016 Question 4

Question 4

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

In a certain gathering, the ratio of men to women is 2:5. If there are 40 women, how many men are there?

  1. A.16
  2. B.100
  3. C.20
  4. D.200
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (16)

Explanation

Men/40 = 2/5, so there are 16 men.