There are a total of 18 chairs. If the ratio of the red chairs to brown chairs is 2 to 4, how many of them are red

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27 February, 17:28

There are a total of 18 chairs. If the ratio of the red chairs to brown chairs is 2 to 4, how many of them are red

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Marshall Graham · Answer 1

So 18 chairs altogether.

Red : Brown

2 : 4

2+4 = 6

18 / 6 = 3

3 x 2 = 6 3 x 4 = 12

6 red chairs and 12 brown chairs. To make sure it's right add them 12+6=18