Riordan had muffins and Reggie had biscuits. Both gave half of what they had to each other. Riordan sold 14 muffins and Reggie sold 22 biscuits. In the end, the ratios of muffins to biscuits for Riordan and Reggie were 1:6 and 1:4 respectively. How many muffins did Riordan have at first?

Riordan had muffins and Reggie had biscuits. Both gave half of what they had to each other. Riordan sold 14 muffins and Reggie sold 22 biscuits. In the end, the ratios of muffins to biscuits for Riordan and Reggie were 1:6 and 1:4 respectively. How many muffins did Riordan have at first?

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.4: Solve Mixture And Uniform Motion Applications

Problem 2.81TI: During her shift at the museum ticket booth, Leah sold 115 tickets for a total of $1,163. Adult...

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