Question

Emily makes 75 pins to sell at the school craft fair. She has two designs: a star and

a bumblebee. She makes 2 star pins for every 3 bumblebee pins. How many pins
of each type does Emily make? Show your work.

Answer 1

45 bumblebee, 30 star.

Explanation:

2:3 = 5

75/5 = 15

15 X 2= 30

15 X 3= 45