Answer: 16 red velvet cupcakes.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem you can apply the following proccedure:
- Let's call the number of red velvet cupcakes in a box that has 24 chocolate cupcakes: [tex]x[/tex]
- Based on the information given in the problem, you can set up the following proportion and Solve for [tex]x[/tex]:
[tex]\frac{42}{28}=\frac{24}{x}\\\\1.5x=24\\x=16[/tex]
There are 16 red velvet cupcakes in a box that has 24 chocolate cupcakes.
