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  • 11-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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There are 18 pieces of chalk. The ratio of chalk that is yellow to chalk that is not yellow is 1 to 2. How many pieces of chalk are yellow?

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 11-01-2017
1:2...added = 3

1/3(18) = 18/3 = 6 (yellow chalk)
2/3(18) = 36/3 = 12 (not yellow)

so 6 pieces are yellow and 12 pieces are not
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RisingAether
RisingAether RisingAether
  • 11-01-2017
6 chalk are yellow and 12 pieces of chalk are not yellow
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