The ratio of the number of marbles received by John and Peter was 4:7 respectively. The ratio of the number of marbles received by Peter and Sam was 9:5. John gave 1/12 of his marbles to Sam. Peter gave 1/9 of his marbles to Sam. Eventually, Sam had 135 marbles. (a) Find the ratio of the number of John's marbles to Sam's marbles at first. (b) Find the total number of marbles received by the 3 boys.

The ratio of the number of marbles received by John and Peter was 4:7 respectively. The ratio of the number of marbles received by Peter and Sam was 9:5. John gave 1/12 of his marbles to Sam. Peter gave 1/9 of his marbles to Sam. Eventually, Sam had 135 marbles. (a) Find the ratio of the number of John's marbles to Sam's marbles at first. (b) Find the total number of marbles received by the 3 boys.

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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