SOLUTION: The ratio of the number of beads in box A to the number of beads in box B is 3:5. The ratio of the number of beads in box A to the number of beads in box became 1:3 when 10 beads w

Question 1079759: The ratio of the number of beads in box A to the number of beads in box B is 3:5. The ratio of the number of beads in box A to the number of beads in box became 1:3 when 10 beads were transferred from box A to box B. How many beads were in box A at first
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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5A=3B
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