SOLUTION: 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?

SOLUTION: 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?

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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?
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

So r = 15
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