Question

Q: The ratio of the numbers of Nick's marbles to Michael's is 3:5. Nick has 36 marbles. If Nick receives

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{3}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{5} = \frac{36}{x}$

3x = 36 x 5

3x = 180

x = 60

Michael has 60 marbles.

Nick recieves 9 more marbles so he has 36 + 9 = 45 marbles

The new ratio will be:

$\frac{45}{60}$  = $\frac{3}{4}$