Question

In a bag of Jolly Ranchers, the ratio of blue to red is 3 to 4. If I have a TOTAL of 56 Jolly Ranchers, how many of them are blue?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 56 x 3 divided by (3 + 4)

Calculate the product or quotient: 168/3+4

Calculate the sum or difference:168/7

Cross out the common factor:24

get the result:24

Answer: 24

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

If ratio of blue to red is 3:4 or in fraction terms 3/4 then the ratio of blue to all Jolly ranchers = 3/(3+4) = 3/7

Since there are a total of 56, the number of blue ones = 56 x 3/7 = 24