A zoo has 66 fishes .Some are white and rest are orange . In the following ratios what must be the ratio of white to orage fishes ? A) 1: 7 B) 2:9 C)3:7
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Given :
There are 66 fishes in a zoo. Some fish are white and rest are orange.
To Find :
In the given ratio what must be the ratio of white to orange.
Explanation :
The given ratio are
A) 1 : 7 = 1 + 7 = 8 [ 66 is not divisible by 8 ]
B) 2 : 9 = 2 + 9 = 11 [ 66 is divisible by 11 ]
C) 3 : 7 = 3 + 7 = 10 [ 66 is not divisible by 10 ]
Therefore, 2 : 9 must be the ratio of white to orange fishes.
Option B is the answer.
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