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Math question, i appreciate any help! :)-example-1

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B=16.7 is your answer
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\text {Ratio of Orange to Blue = } (30)/(50) = (3)/(5)

Find B:

Equate the ratio:

(3)/(5) = (10)/(B)

Cross-Multiply:

3B = 5 * 10

Evaluate the right hand side:

3B = 50

Divide by 3 on both sides:

B = 16.7 \text{(Nearest tenth)}

Answer: B = 16.7
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