Question

Ivy corporation gave 79 people a bonus. If Ivy had given 5 more people bonuses, Ivy would have rewarded 3/5 of the workforce. How large is Ivy's workforce. HELP.

Answer 1

Answer:

140 people in Ivy's workforce

Step-by-step explanation:

First, add together the 79 workers and the 5 extra people.

79 + 5 = 84

Now take 84 divided by 3/5 to find the number of people who are in the workforce.

84/ 3/5 = 140 people in Ivy's workforce

Answer 2

Answer:

140

Step-by-step explanation:

First, add together the 79 workers and the 5 extra people.

79 + 5 = 84

Now take 84 divided by 3/5 to find the number of people who are in the workforce.

84/ 3/5 = 140 people in Ivy's workforce