Question

12. X, Y and Z purchased mangoes, in a
ratio 5:3:2. If the total number of
mangoes of Y and Z is 60. Find out the
number of mangoes of X​

Answer 1

Answer:

60

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the common ratio

so the mangoes bought by X,Y and Z are

5x,3x and 2x

given,

3x + 2x = 60

x= 60/5

x=12

so,. no of mangoes x bought is 5x = 5X12 = 60

Answer 2

Given that:

• X, Y and Z purchased mangoes, in a ratio 5 : 3 : 2.
• The total number of mangoes of Y and Z is 60.

To Find:

• The number of mangoes of X.

Let us assume:

The number of mangoes of,

• X be 5x
• Y be 3x
• Z be 2x

Finding the value of x:

According to the question.

⟶ Y + Z = 60

⟶ 3x + 2x = 60

⟶ 5x = 60

⟶ x = 60/5

⟶ x = 12

Finding the number of mangoes of X:

⟶ X = 5x

⟶ X = 5 × 12

⟶ X = 60

Hence,

• X have 60 mangoes.