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20 July, 18:07

In a box of marbles, the ratio of red marbles to total marbles is 2:5. the ratio of green marbles to total marbles is 3:10. if the marbles that are neither red nor green are blue, how many blue marbles are in the box if there are 40 marbles in the box?

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  1. 20 July, 18:23
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    Ratio:

    Red : Total

    2 : 5

    (x2) (x2)

    4 : 10

    Green : Total

    3 : 10

    Total of red and green marbles = 4 + 3 = 7

    Blue marbles = 10 - 7 = 3

    10 parts = 40 marbles

    1 part = 40 : 10 = 4

    3 parts = 4 x 3 = 12

    Answer: There are 12 blue marbles.
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