Question

Predict the number of blue squares in a quilt with 11 green squares if there are four green squares in a quilt with 68 blue squares

Answer 1

set up the proportion. then cross multiply and solve for the variable.

`(4 (green))/(68 (blue)) = (11 (green))/(x(blue))`

4(x) = 68(11)

4x = 748

x = 187

Answer: 187 blue squares