SOLUTION: There are 30 bows in a bag. There are 5 times as many small bows as large bows. So how many large bows are there? and how many small bows are there?

Question 259647: There are 30 bows in a bag. There are 5 times as many small bows as large bows. So how many large bows are there? and how many small bows are there?
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, scott8148:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5L=S
L+S=30
L+5L=30
6L=30
L=5
S=25
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 to 1 ratio, so divide the total by 6 (5 + 1) ___ 30 / 6 = 5

5 * 5 = 25 small

5 * 1 = 5 large
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