There were twice as many females as males.
Thus, F:M = 2:1.
Since 2+1 = 3, and the total number of people = 540, the multiplier for the ratio = 540/3 = 180:
F:M = 180(2:1) = 360:180.
There were 3 times as many administrators as teachers.
Thus, T:A = 3:1.
Since 3+1 = 4, and the total number of people = 540, the multiplier for the ratio = 540/4 = 135:
T:A = 135(3:1) = 405:135.
Since 1/3 of the administrators are male, the number of male administrators = (1/3)(135) = 45.
Plug all of these known values into a GROUP GRID and complete the grid so that each row/column adds up to the TOTAL for that row/column:
__________________F______M________Total
A:_______________90______45_________135
T:______________270______135________405
total:___________360______180_________540
Female teachers = 270.
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