There were 84 adults. 51 of them were men. What was the ratio of the number of women to the number of men?

To find the ratio of the number of women to the number of men:

1. The total number of adults is 84.
2. The number of men is 51.
3. The number of women is:
\[
\text{Number of women} = 84 - 51 = 33
\]
4. The ratio of the number of women to the number of men is:
\[
\text{Ratio} = \frac{33}{51}
\]
5. Simplifying the ratio:
\[
\frac{33}{51} = \frac{11}{17}
\]

Thus, the ratio of the number of women to the number of men is \( \frac{11}{17} \).

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:
1. What is the ratio of the number of men to the total number of adults?
2. What is the ratio of the number of women to the total number of adults?
3. If there were 100 adults, how many men and women would there be in the same ratio?
4. What percentage of the adults were women?
5. How would the ratio change if 10 more women joined the group?

**Tip**: Always simplify ratios by finding the greatest common divisor of the two numbers involved!

Solve the problem of finding the ratio of women to men in a group of 84 adults, where 51 are men. This problem demonstrates basic arithmetic and ratio simplification, ideal for Grades 6-8. Includes step-by-step solution and practice questions.

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