Math Problem Statement

To start with, there were 2n + 1 tulips and 12 daffodils in a flowerbed. 3 more tulips were then added to the flowerbed, and the ratio of tulips to daffodils is now 11:6. Calculate the value of n.

Solution

Let's solve this step by step.

  1. Initial Condition:

    • The number of tulips initially is 2n+12n + 1.
    • The number of daffodils is 12.
  2. After Adding Tulips:

    • 3 more tulips are added, making the new total of tulips (2n+1)+3=2n+4(2n + 1) + 3 = 2n + 4.
  3. New Ratio Condition:

    • The new ratio of tulips to daffodils is 11:6.
    • This gives the equation: 2n+412=116.\frac{2n + 4}{12} = \frac{11}{6}.
  4. Solve the Equation:

    • Cross-multiply to solve for nn: 6(2n+4)=11×12.6(2n + 4) = 11 \times 12.
    • This simplifies to: 12n+24=132.12n + 24 = 132.
    • Subtract 24 from both sides: 12n=108.12n = 108.
    • Divide by 12: n=9.n = 9.

Therefore, the value of nn is 9.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. What would be the new ratio if 5 more tulips were added instead of 3?
  2. If the ratio of tulips to daffodils was instead 5:3 after adding 3 tulips, what would be the value of nn?
  3. How many tulips and daffodils are there in total when n=9n = 9?
  4. What happens to the ratio if 2 daffodils are removed from the flowerbed?
  5. If initially there were twice as many tulips as daffodils, what equation would you use to find nn?

Tip: When solving ratio problems, setting up an equation that equates the two ratios is crucial for finding the unknown value.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios
Linear Equations
Algebra

Formulas

Ratio equation: (2n + 4) / 12 = 11 / 6
Cross multiplication
Solving linear equations

Theorems

Properties of ratios
Basic algebraic manipulation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10