The ratio of mangoes to oranges in a basket is 2:5. If there are 40 oranges in the basket.
how many mangoes are in the basket?
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Answer:
16
Step-by-step explanation:
2:5 is the ratio.If mangoes are 2 then oranges are 5. therefore we multiply both numbers of ratio by 8 (needed in this case to get 40 on oranges place).
therefore (2×8):(5×8)
therefore 16:40
answer is 16
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ratio of mangoes to orange is 2:5
therefore, total mangoes =2x
and total orange = 5x
no.of oranges = 40 (given)
5x = 40
x = 40/5
x = 8
total mangoes = 2x = 2×8 = 16
no. of mangoes in the basket = 16
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