Question

Lily and Abby share some markers in the ratio 2:9. Abby has 27 markers. How many markers do they have altogether?

Answer 1

Answer: 33

Step-by-step explanation: We can make an equation. 2:9 can be equal to 2x:9x. So 9x=27, x=3. Then if 9x=27, 2x= 3 times 2=6. 27 +6= 33.