Question 151276: The ratio of the number of red beads to blue beads in a box was 3:1. 3 more red and 4 more beads were added and the ratio became 2:1. How many red beads were there at first?: The ratio of the number of red beads to blue beads in a box was 3:1. 3 more red and 4 more beads were added and the ratio became 2:1. How many red beads were there at first? Answer by vleith(1174) (Show Source):