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  • 16-01-2021
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There are 520 marbles in a jar. The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 3:4 and the ratio of yellow to blue marbles is 2:3. What is the total number of yellow and blue marbles?

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  • 17-01-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Change the 2/3 to 4/6

Now the ratio becomes 3:4:6

So the number of each is

3x + 4x + 6x = 520

13x = 520

x = 40

Red = 3*40 =      120

Yellow = 4*40 = 160

Blue = 6 * 40  = 240

Total =               520

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