Question

In a basket the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples is 7: 13 If 8 oranges and 11 apples are eaten the ratio between the number of oranges and the number of apples becomes 1:2 Find the original number of oranges and the original number of apples in the basket.

Answer 1

 · The ratio of oranges to apples in a fruit basket is 3 to 4. However, after Mary and Alan eat four apples, the ratio changes to 3 to 2. How many oranges are there in the ...