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Lindsay grows only roses and tulips in her garden. The ratio of roses to tulips in her garden is 5:6. If there are 242 total flowers in her garden, how many of them are tulips?
A. 22
B. 40
C. 110
D. 121
E. 132
Correct Answer: E
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
The number of roses, 5x, plus the number of tulips, 6x, is equal to 242 total flowers: 5x + 6x = 242, 11x = 242, x = 22. There are 5 x 22 = 110 roses and 6 x 22 = 132 tulips in Lindsay’s garden.
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