Answer:
The total amount of Jolly Ranchers in the container is 60 Jolly Ranchers
Step-by-step explanation:
We have a ratio of
Red Jolly Ranchers : Green Jolly Ranchers
3:7
Sum of the proportion = 3 + 7 = 10
Hence:
Let the total number of jolly ranchers = x
7/10 of x = 42 Green Jolly Ranchers
Hence:
7/10 × x = 42
7x /10 = 42
Cross Multiply
7x = 420
x = 420/7
x = 60 Jolly Ranchers
The total amount of Jolly Ranchers in the container is 60 Jolly Ranchers
