GMATinsight wrote:
Bunuel wrote:
The ratio of men to women at an event is 5 to 3. If 39 women are at the event, how many people are at the event?
A. 13
B. 26
C. 39
D. 65
E. 104
A. 13
B. 26
C. 39
D. 65
E. 104
In the ratio 5:3, 3 represents the actual value 39 i.e. 13 times the ration
Hence 5 should represent 5*13= 65
Answer: Option D
I fell for the same trap...what is the question actually asking?