Question
Quantitative Aptitude Question on Basic Algebra
In a certain manufacturing plant, the ratio of the number of workers to managers is 7: 2. The total number of employees which consists of workers and managers only is 45,000. The manufacturing plant plans to hire new employees such that for every five workers there is a manager. How many new workers should the manufacturing plant hire?
A
26,000
B
20,000
C
15,000
D
10,000
Answer
15,000
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C): 15,000