SOLUTION: There are two types of flowers in a garden. One fourth of the total flowers are of type 1. If there are 6 flowers of type 2, then what is the total number of flowers in the garden?

Question 754114: There are two types of flowers in a garden. One fourth of the total flowers are of type 1. If there are 6 flowers of type 2, then what is the total number of flowers in the garden?
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There are two types of flowers in a garden. One fourth of the total flowers are of type 1. If there are 6 flowers of type 2, then what is the total number of flowers in the garden?
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let x=number of type 1 flowers
x/(x+6)=1/4
4x=x+6
3x=6
x=2
total number of flowers in the garden=8
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