Office Ratio & Probability Question

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The discussion revolves around solving a probability and ratio problem involving male and female workers in an office. Initially, the ratio of males to females is 15:7, and additional workers enter during the day, altering the evening ratio to 7:5. Participants share their struggles with the calculations and the need to rearrange equations to isolate variables. After several exchanges, a participant successfully determines the number of males at the start of the day, concluding with the correct final answer of 126 females. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clarity in mathematical expressions and checking work for accuracy.
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Math_QED said:
Correct! Well done.
Thank you!
 
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