Question

If the ratio of black jeans to blue jeans is 6 to 18 with a total of 240 jeans.How many of them are blue?

Answer 1

180 blue jeans

Explanation:

black:blue

6:18=240

so add the two ratios which will be 24

cross multiply

24=240

18=?

18/24×240

=180 blue jeans

Answer 2

180 blue jeans.

Explanation:

Total jeans: 240

Ratio: 6 to 18

6+18=24

240/24=10

18(10)=180