Question

A bag contains 60 marbles that are red, blue, and green. The ratio of red to blue marbles is 13:3, and the ratio of blue to green marbles is 3:4, If 3 marbles are removed and replaced with 3 green marbles, what will be the new ratio of red to green marbles?
I'm Confused can someone help?

Answer 1

Answer: 6:4

Step-by-step explanation: The total of marbles doesn't change just the green total total.

Answer 2

Answer:

3 marbles of what are removed (green red or blue)

Step-by-step explanation:

60 marbles=red+blue+green

red:blue

(13 : 3)

blue:green

( 3 : 4)

red:blue:green

13 : 3 : 4

13/20×60=39 red marbles

3/20 × 60=9 blue marbles

4/20× 60= 12 green marbles

60-3

=57

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