Question

In a box the ratio of the number of red marbles to that of blue marbles is 4:7. Which of the following could be the total number of marbles in the box?
1 ) 14
2) 21
3) 22
4) 28​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

The ratio of red marbles to blue marbles =7:4

Let,

The number of blue marbles be 7x and

The number of blue marbles be 4x

∴ Total number of marbles =7x+4x=11x

Among the given options, option D i.e., 22 is divisible by 11

Hence, The total number of marbles could be 22.

∴ Option 22 is correct.

Answer 2

Answer: 22

Step-by-step explanation:

7x + 4x

11x

11x * 2

 22