Question

The ratio of oranges and mangoes being sold in the market is 3:5. If there are 120 oranges being sold, find the number of mangoes​

Answer 1

Answer:

the number of mangoes is 800

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The ratio of oranges and mangoes being sold =3:5

therefore number of Oranges sold =120

Let x be the number of mangoes

120:x=3:5

120/x=3/5

x=120×5/3

x=40×5

x=800