Question

The ratio of red to yellow counters is 2:3 There are 20 counters in total. How many counters of each colour are there? You can colour the counters to help you. please help me ​

Answer 1

2:3 = 5

Red counters

2÷5×20

= 8

- therefore there are 8 Red counters

Yellow counters

3÷5×20

= 12

-therefore there are 12 yellow counters

Answer 2

red counters: (2/5) x 20 = 8 red counters

yellow : (3/5) x 20 = 12 yellow counters
OR
20–8 = 12 yellow counters