During a checker game there are 16 pieces left. the ratio of black to red is 3:5. How many black pieces are left on the board?

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Answered on Tue May 24 2022

Given :

Number of pieces = 16

Ratio of black and red = 3:5

Let the common factor of ratio be x

Then, 3x + 5x = 16

8x = 16

x = 16/8

x = 2

So, Number of black pieces = 3x

= 3 × 2

= 6