Math, asked by deepakkumarpatro, 1 year ago

Harish had red marbles and green marbles in the ratio 1:2. He bought 12 more red marbles. Now the ratio of red marbles to green marbles became 2:1. How many GREEN marbles did he have?

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Answered by rikhilg

Answer:

8 green marbles

Step-by-step explanation:

red marbles: x

green marbles: 2x

now, 12 more red marbles;

x+12 red marbles.

ratio: (x+12)/2x = 2/1

x+12 = 4x

x=4

green marbles: 2x = 2*4= 8 marbles

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Answered by darklegend1050

Answer:

8 green marbles

Step-by-step explanation:

red marbles:

green marbles: 2x

now, 12 more red marbles;

x+12 red marbles.

ratio: (x+12)/2x = 2/1

x+12 = 4x

x=4

**green marbles: 2x = 2*4= 8 marbles**

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