Party time counting puzzle

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In a party of 35 people, there are twice as many women as children and twice as many children as men.

How many of each are there?

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    If M is the number of Men, then we have

    C = 2M
    W=2C

    Putting the above into equation, M + C + W = 35

    M + 2M + 4M = 35.

    Hence , Men = 5, Children = 10, Women = 20

    bhola99 Expert Answered on 17th February 2020.
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