Respuesta :
The given ratio specifies the number of apples to be found in the basket
for a given number of oranges.
Correct response:
- The number of apples in the basket are 6 apples
Methods of calculation
The given ratio of apples to oranges in the basket of fruits = 2:7
The number of oranges = 21 oranges
Required:
The number of apples in the basket.
Solution:
The given ratio can be expressed as follows;
- [tex]\mathbf{\dfrac{Number \ of \ apples}{Number \ of \ oranges}} = \dfrac{2}{7} [/tex]
Which gives;
[tex]\dfrac{Number \ of \ apples}{21} = \dfrac{2}{7} [/tex]
7 × (Number of apples) = 2 × 21
[tex]Number \ of \ apples = \dfrac{2 \times 21}{7} = 6[/tex]
- The number of apples in the basket = 6 apples
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