Question

Help!!! I will give brainiest

Answer 1

Answer:

48 pounces needed

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of red to blue =3:4

• Therefore to make 112 pounces of purple
• 3x+4x=112
• 7x=112
• x=16
• Therefore,
• No.red pounces=3×x
• =3×16
• =48 pounces

Answer 2

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

First, get a total of the ration so 3+4=7

Then 112/7=16

So there is 16 times he puts 3 ounces of red and 4 ounces of blue.

3x16 = 48    (red)

4x16 = 64    (blue)

4+48=112