A box contains some green, yellow and white mini cupcakes. The ratio of the number of green mini cupcakes to the number of yellow mini cupcakes is 3 : 2. The ratio of the number of yellow mini cupcakes to the number of white mini cupcakes is also 3 : 2. What is the ratio of the number of green mini cupcakes to the number of white mini cupcakes in the box?
Green |
Yellow |
White |
3x3 |
2x3 |
|
|
3x2 |
2x2 |
9 u |
6 u |
4 u |
The number of yellow mini cupcakes is the repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 2 = 6
Green mini cupcakes : White mini cupcakes
9 : 4
Answer(s): 9 : 4