To find the total number of flowers in the shipment given that there are 60 white flowers, we need to determine the ratio of red to blue to white flowers.
Let's denote the ratio of red to blue to white flowers as \( r : b : w \).
Given that there are 60 white flowers, we know that \( w = 60 \).
If the ratio is expressed in terms of a common multiplier \( k \), we can represent the number of flowers as:
- Red flowers = \( r \cdot k \)
- Blue flowers = \( b \cdot k \)
- White flowers = \( w \cdot k = 60 \)
From this, we can find: \[ k = \frac{60}{w} \]
Now if we let the ratio be in whole numbers (let's say the ratio of red to blue to white is \( r : b : 60 \)), we can sum the parts of the ratio:
Total parts = (parts of red) + (parts of blue) + (parts of white) \[ \text{Total parts} = r + b + 60 \]
Next, to find the total number of flowers, we use: \[ \text{Total number of flowers} = (r + b + 60)k \]
To get the final answer, we need the specific values for \( r \) and \( b \) based on the provided ratio. If you provide the values for the ratio (like 2:3:5, 1:2:3 etc.), then I could find the total number of flowers.
For example, if the ratio is 1:1:1 (where each type of flower is equal): \[ r = b = w = 60 \] Total = \( 60 + 60 + 60 = 180 \)
Please specify the ratio so I can give you the exact number of total flowers.
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