Question

There are some oranges and apples in a box. The total number of oranges and apples is 54 The ratio of the number of oranges to the number of apples is 1 : 5 Work out the number of apples in the box.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

number of oranges = 1x

number of apples = 5x

1x + 5x = 54

6x = 54

x = 54 / 6

x = 9

number of oranges = 1x = 1 x 9 = 9

number of apples = 5x = 5 x 9 = 45

Answer 2

Answer:

45 apples

Step-by-step explanation:

Total fruits=54

Ratio=1:5

ATQ.

1x + 5x = 54

6x = 54

x = 54/6

x = 9

According to ratio, No. of apples is 5x

5 × 9 = 45.

45 apples is the answer.

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