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The ratio of blue flowers to red flowers is five to eight. If 40 flowers were red how many were blue?

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Answer:

25

Explanation:

The ratio of blue flowers to red flowers is five to eight. If 40 flowers were red how many were blue?

5b : 8r is the ratio

solve with an equation

5 : 8 = x : 40

x = 5 * 40 : 8

x = 25

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