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 $\frac{3}{5}$

Now starting from Options given

$1.\frac{70}{42}=\frac{5}{3}\\\\2.\frac{9}{24}=\frac{3}{8}\\\\3.\frac{51}{85}=\frac{3}{5}\\\\4.\frac{30}{18}=\frac{5}{3}\\\\\text{Option C}\rightarrow \frac{51}{85}$

Answer 2

3/5 = 51/85

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