A box contains some green, yellow and white caramel apples. The ratio of the number of green caramel apples to the number of yellow caramel apples is 4 : 5. The ratio of the number of yellow caramel apples to the number of white caramel apples is also 4 : 5. What is the ratio of the number of green caramel apples to the number of white caramel apples in the box?
Green |
Yellow |
White |
4x4 |
5x4 |
|
|
4x5 |
5x5 |
16 u |
20 u |
25 u |
The number of yellow caramel apples is the repeated identity.
LCM of 4 and 5 = 20
Green caramel apples : White caramel apples
16 : 25
Answer(s): 16 : 25