A box contains some green, yellow and white chocolate bars. The ratio of the number of green chocolate bars to the number of yellow chocolate bars is 5 : 6. The ratio of the number of yellow chocolate bars to the number of white chocolate bars is also 5 : 6. What is the ratio of the number of green chocolate bars to the number of white chocolate bars in the box?
Green |
Yellow |
White |
5x5 |
6x5 |
|
|
5x6 |
6x6 |
25 u |
30 u |
36 u |
The number of yellow chocolate bars is the repeated identity.
LCM of 5 and 6 = 30
Green chocolate bars : White chocolate bars
25 : 36
Answer(s): 25 : 36