Q: The ratio of the numbers of Nick's marbles to Michael's is 3:5. Nick has 36 marbles. If Nick receives
another 9 marbles, what will be the new ratio of the number of Nick's marbles to Michael's?

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Answer:

[tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\frac{3}{5} = \frac{36}{x}[/tex]

3x = 36 x 5

3x = 180

x = 60

Michael has 60 marbles.

Nick recieves 9 more marbles so he has 36 + 9 = 45 marbles

The new ratio will be:

[tex]\frac{45}{60}[/tex]  = [tex]\frac{3}{4}[/tex]