Question

The ratio of red ribbons to green ribbons is 4 to 6.If these are total of 32 red ribbons, then how many green ribbons are there?Please I need the answer today

Answer 1

48

Explanation:

Multiply the ratio units by a factor that makes them match the ribbon count. Here, that factor is 32/4 = 8.

red : green = 4 : 6 = 4·8 : 6·8 = 32 : 48

There are 48 green ribbons.

Answer 2

48 green

Explanation:

red : green

4 : 6

We want 32 red ribbons

Multiply each side by 8

red : green

4*8 : 6*8

32 : 48