Question

Challenge! Ready? Red and gray bricks were used to build a decorative wall. The number of red bricks/number of gray bricks was 5/2. There were 175 bricks used in all. How many red bricks were used? Include work so I know you haven't cheated.

Answer 1

Who will get it first?

Answer 2

im stumped...so far

Answer 3

yeah same haha

Answer 4

You sure?

Answer 5

125 red bricks 50 gray

Answer 6

175/2.5=70.
so 70 grey and 105 red?

Answer 7

i think @Deeezzzz got it

Answer 8

Let's see.

Answer 9

Deeezzzz got it!

Answer 10

how did you get it? (just curious) @Deeezzzz

Answer 11

for each 5 reds you have 2 grey

Answer 12

I am going to close this. Is there anything else to say?

Answer 13

5x+2x = 175
7x= 175
x=25
5(25)=125
2(25)=50