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The ratio of red poms to yellow poms on a float is 5 to 7. if there are 392 yellow poms on the float, how many red poms are there? a.35 b.12 c.16 d.6
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The ratio of red poms to yellow poms on a float is 5 to 7. if there are 392 yellow poms on the float, how many red poms are there? a.35 b.12 c.16 d.6

User Rakesh Adhikesavan
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Ratio: 5:7 = 5/7
Ratio: x:392 = x/392
392/7 is 56
Multiply 56 by 5
5*56 = 280

That answer is 280 poms, but it’s not an option in the choices. I hope this helps you a little bit!
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