A box contains some purple, grey and brown candy canes. The ratio of the number of purple candy canes to the number of grey candy canes is 3 : 8. The ratio of the number of grey candy canes to the number of brown candy canes is also 3 : 8. What is the ratio of the number of purple candy canes to the number of brown candy canes in the box?
Purple |
Grey |
Brown |
3x3 |
8x3 |
|
|
3x8 |
8x8 |
9 u |
24 u |
64 u |
The number of grey candy canes is the repeated identity.
LCM of 3 and 8 = 24
Purple candy canes : Brown candy canes
9 : 64
Answer(s): 9 : 64