A box contains some purple, grey and brown mochi balls. The ratio of the number of purple mochi balls to the number of grey mochi balls is 7 : 9. The ratio of the number of grey mochi balls to the number of brown mochi balls is also 7 : 9. What is the ratio of the number of purple mochi balls to the number of brown mochi balls in the box?
Purple |
Grey |
Brown |
7x7 |
9x7 |
|
|
7x9 |
9x9 |
49 u |
63 u |
81 u |
The number of grey mochi balls is the repeated identity.
LCM of 7 and 9 = 63
Purple mochi balls : Brown mochi balls
49 : 81
Answer(s): 49 : 81