Question

7) Lindsay has some yellow and red flowers in a vase. The ratio of yellow to red flowers is 4:7. The number of yellow flowers in Lindsay’s vase is shown. How many red flowers are in the vase?

Answer 1

`(7)/(4)`×x

Explanation:

given ratio of yellow to red flowers is 4:7.

let number of yellow flowers in Lindsay’s vase is x

let number of red flowers in Lindsay’s vase is y

`(x)/(y)`=
`(4)/(7)`

number of red flowers such that x is known is y=
`(7)/(4)`×x