A box contains the same number of blue and red marbles. If we put 3 red marbles and 1 blue marble, the ratio in the box would be greater than 0.503. What is the greatest number of red marbles in the box?

A box contains the same number of blue and red marbles. If we put 3 red marbles and 1 blue marble, the ratio in the box would be greater than 0.503. What is the greatest number of red marbles in the box?

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Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter2: Linear Equations

Section2.6: Ratios And Proportions

Problem 58PFA

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