Answer: 56
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that :
Marbles in bag are only red and blue ;
Probability of randomly choosing a red = 2/7
Number of red marbles in bag = 16
The total Number of marbles =?
P(choosing a red marble) = required outcome / Total possible outcomes
Required outcome = number of red marbles
Total possible outcomes = total number of blue and red marbles
Total number of blue and red marbles = x
P(choosing a red marble) = required outcome / Total possible outcomes
2/7 = 16 / x
Cross multiply
2x = 16 * 7
2x = 112
x = 112 / 2
x = 56 marbles
Total number of marbles = 56
