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The ratio of the number of Andys seashells to the number of Bens seashell is 4:9. Andy has 100 seashells. How many seashells does Ben have?
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The ratio of the number of Andys seashells to the number of Bens seashell is 4:9. Andy has 100 seashells. How many seashells does Ben have?

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Answer:

225 seashells

Explanation:

4:9

100:x

Cross multiply the ratios.

4x=900

x=900/4

x=225

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