Question

The ratio of red to blue to pink marbles is 11:8:5. If there are 40 total blues, how many

marbles are there altogether?
A. 25
B. 40
C. 55
D. 120

Answer 1

Amount of marbles together is 120

Answer 2

D) 120

Explanation:

if there are 40 blue marbles and the ratio of blue is 8, then the multiplier is 5

# of red marbles: 11 x 5 = 55

# of pink marbles: 5 x 5 = 25

55 + 40 + 25 = 120