Question

The ratio of red marbles to green marbles is 3 to 5.

Which situation follows this ratio?

70 red marbles and 42 green marbles
30 red marbles and 18 green marbles
9 red marbles and 24 green marbles
51 red marbles and 85 green marbles

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer with Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of red marbles to green marbles is 3:5

70 red marbles and 42 green marbles

Ratio= 70:42

= 5:3 (Dividing by 14)

30 red marbles and 18 green marbles

Ratio= 30:18

= 5:3 (Dividing by 6)

9 red marbles and 24 green marbles

Ratio= 9:24

= 3:8 (Dividing by 3)

51 red marbles and 85 green marbles

Ratio=51:85

= 3:5 (Dividing by 17)

Hence, situation which follows the ratio 3:5 is:

51 red marbles and 85 green marbles