Question

In a co-operative society,the number of men is thrice the number of women.28 women and 16 men more joined the society and now the number of men is double the number of women. How much women were there in the society at first

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

If first

W=x

M=3x

After joining of 28 women and 16 men

It becomes

W=x+28

M=3x+28

Then

2(x+28)=3x+16

2x+56=3x+16

56-16=3x-2x

40=x

Women at first are 40