Answer:
There would be 40 red gumballs
Step-by-step explanation:
Since, out of 40 gumballs there are 8 red gumballs,
So, the ratio of red gumballs and total gumballs = [tex]\frac{8}{40}[/tex]
[tex]=\frac{1}{5}[/tex]
Now, let there are x red gumballs in 200 gumballs,
The ratio of red gumballs and total gumballs = [tex]\frac{x}{200}[/tex]
[tex]\implies \frac{x}{200}=\frac{1}{5}[/tex]
[tex]x =\frac{200}{5}=40[/tex]
Hence, the possible number of red gumballs in the jar would be 40.