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Divide 30 charms into two equal groups so that ratio is 2 to 3. How many to put in each group?

User Samuel Kim
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Answer:

12:18

or the first group have 12.

the second group have 18.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the first group has 2x cans, then the second group would have 3x.

2x + 3x=30

5x=30

x=30/5

x=6 cans

So,

2x= 2(6)= 12.

3x= 3(6)= 18.

User Matthew Schuchard
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Answer:

12 & 18

Step-by-step explanation:

My Asian friend Ryen, actually just told me answer,so there you go.

Or, 6x2=12

and 6x3=18

That works too

User Calimarkus
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