Question

2.In a meeting, the ratio of the number of males to thatof females is 37:42. When 98 more males joinedthe meeting, the ratio of the number of males to thatof females will be 80: 63. Now, how many morefemales should attend the meeting such that thenumber of males and females are equal?​

Answer 1

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

(37x + 98)/42x = 80/63

2331x + 6174 = 3360x => x = 6

males = 37(6) + 98 = 320

females = 42(6) =252

females must join = 320 - 252

= 60