Kathy wants to divide her 30 flowers into 2 groups so that the ratio is 2:3.

Question

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Answer 1

12 and 18

12/18 = 2/3 or 2:3

2/3 = x/(30-x)

cross multiply to get 60-2x = 3x

5x = 60

x = 60/5 = 12 for one group

y = 30-12 = 18 for the 2nd group