Question

A bucket contains stones and seashells. There are 30 seashells in the bucket and the ratio of stones to seashells is 4 : 3. Find the number of stones in the bucket.

Answer 1

There should be 40 stones in the bucket

Explanation:

4:3 = x:30

3*10 = 30

4*10 = 40

x = 40

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