In an island, there are four men for every three women and five children for every three men. How many children are there in the island if it has 531 women ?  Choose the correct answer: A) 454 B) 1180 C) 1070 D) 389 E) 983
The ratio of Women : Men = 3 : 4   Men : Children = 3 : 5   The combined ratio,   Women : Men : Children = 9 : 12 : 20   In this ratio, 9 ==&gt; 531 Women   Thus, 20 ==&gt; 1180 Children   ANSWER:1180
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In an island, there are four men for every three women and five children for every three men. How many children are there in the island if it has 531 women ?