Question

Katie makes a necklace using the pattern of 2 red beads followed by 3 blue beads. She uses a total of 75 beads for the necklace. How many red beads does Katie use?

Answer 1

Answer:

150 red beads.

Step-by-step explanation:

Katie red beads = 2 ×

Total Beads = 75 ×

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150

Answer 2

kaite uses 30 red beads

lets assume red beads as 2x and blue as 3x

2x+3x= 75

5x=75

x=75/5

x=15

there fore ; 2x= 2*15 = 30

                   3x=3*15 = 45

kaite uses 30 red beads