Question

The ratio of male and female workers in a factory is 8: 5. If there are 104 male
workers, find the number of female workers in the factory,​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 13. Female workers = (5 × 13) = 65. Hence, the number of female workers is 65.

Answer 2

GivEn :-

• The ratio of male and female workers in a factory is 8:5

• There are 104 male workers

To find :-

• Number of female workers in the factory.

SoluTion :-

Let,

• Number of male workers = 8x

• Number of female workers = 5x

• But, the number of male workers = 104

According to the question :

➠ 8x = 104

➠ x = 104/8 = 13

➠ Number of female workers = (5×13) = 65.