In a factory, the ratio of male to female workers was 2:3. After 36 new male workers were transferred, the ratio of male to female workers was 4:5 How many fewer male workers are there than female workers now?

In a factory, the ratio of male to female workers was 2:3. After 36 new male workers were transferred, the ratio of male to female workers was 4:5 How many fewer male workers are there than female workers now?

2÷3=2/3
4÷5=4/5
36 (4 / 5-2 / 3) = 270
270 × (1-4 / 5) = 54
A: now there are 54 fewer male workers than female workers