Question

the ratio of red marbles to green marbles is 3 to 5. which situation follows this ratio? 70 red marbles and 42 green marbles 9 red marbles and 24 green marbles 51 red marbles and 85 green marbles 30 red marbles and 18 green marbles

Answer 1

Answer with explanation:

Ratio of red marbles to green marbles is equal to
`(3)/(5)`

Now starting from Options given

`1.(70)/(42)=(5)/(3)\\\\2.(9)/(24)=(3)/(8)\\\\3.(51)/(85)=(3)/(5)\\\\4.(30)/(18)=(5)/(3)\\\\\text{Option C}\rightarrow (51)/(85)`

Answer 2

3/5 = 51/85

Therefore, 51 red marbles and 85 green marbles follows the required ratio.