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I need help with 43. . . .-example-1
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

You have 3 red marbles and say x non-red marbles. Then you get the following equation:


(3)/(3+x) = (1)/(5)

We can solve this equation by doing cross multiplication:


3*5 = 3 + x

And solve for x to be 12.

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