Final answer:
Using the ratio 2:3 of blueberries to strawberries and knowing there are 10 berries in total, we find that there are 4 blueberries and 6 strawberries in the bowl.
Step-by-step explanation:
Understanding the Berry Ratio Problem
To find out how many blueberries and strawberries are in the bowl, we can use ratios. We are told the ratio of blueberries (B) to strawberries (S) is 2:3. Since there are a total of 10 berries, we need to find numbers that fit this ratio and also add up to 10:
- Let the number of blueberries be 2x and the number of strawberries be 3x.
- The equation to represent the total number of berries is 2x + 3x = 10.
- Combining like terms gives us 5x = 10.
- To find x, divide both sides of the equation by 5: x = 10 / 5.
- So, x = 2.
- The number of blueberries is then 2x = 4.
- The number of strawberries is 3x = 6.
There are 4 blueberries and 6 strawberries in the bowl.