jalessabledsaw jalessabledsaw
  • 01-01-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Marlin's marble jar had 36 red marbles and 64 blue marbles. What was the ratio of red marbles to blue marbles in the jar?

a 1:2
b 9:16
c 2:3
d 3:4

Respuesta :

DarkBlue
DarkBlue DarkBlue
  • 01-01-2016
[tex] \frac{red}{blue} = \frac{36}{64} ^{(2} = \frac{18}{32} ^{(2} = \frac{9}{16} [/tex]
So the correct answer is B
Have a nice day!!! ^^
Answer Link
VenusRetrograde
VenusRetrograde VenusRetrograde
  • 01-01-2016
Answer=B

36 red marbles
64 blue marbles

red marbles:blue marbles
36:64
now lets simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by 2
18:32
continue simplifying by dividing both sides by 2 again...
9:16

The ratio of red to blue marbles is 9:16
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Missouri was admitted as a "free" state a. True b. False
I was known throughout the world as The Skywayman (Abagnale 6) a. "I was known throughout the world as 'The Skywayman'" (Abagnale 6). b. "I was known througho
Definition of absolutism
How do earth's spheres interact to cause weather/climate?
33.52 is what percent of 8
When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result. a. heat stroke b. hypothermia c. dehydration d. emphysema
How do I write 23/50 as a decimal?
The National Industrial Recovery Act accomplished all of the following except: unemployment relief influencing wages dealing with child labor abuses collecti
Earth’s axis tilts at a _____ angle from its orbit. A. 23.5° B.45° C.143.5° D.90°
Which of the following activities depletes glycogen most quickly? a. Hiking b. Jogging c. Walking d. Quarter-mile run