Raymond B. answered 02/03/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
2/(2+5) = 2/7 of 105 = 2(105)/7 = 2(15) = 30 red marbles and 105-30 = 75 blue marbles
2/5 = 30/75
2.5 times as many blue as red
5 = 2.5(2) and 75 = 2.5(30)
Marcia M.
asked 02/03/21A bag contains 105 red and blue marbles. The ratio of red and blue marbles is 2 to 5. How many red and blue marbles are in the bag?
Raymond B. answered 02/03/21
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
2/(2+5) = 2/7 of 105 = 2(105)/7 = 2(15) = 30 red marbles and 105-30 = 75 blue marbles
2/5 = 30/75
2.5 times as many blue as red
5 = 2.5(2) and 75 = 2.5(30)
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