The number of mangosteens is
311 the number of peaches. The number of guavas is five times that of mangosteens. What is the ratio of the number of peaches to the total number of fruits?
Mangosteens |
Peaches |
Guavas |
Total |
3 |
11 |
|
14 |
1x3 |
|
5x3 |
|
3 u |
11 u |
15 u |
29 u |
The number of mangosteens is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 & 3 = 3
Guavas : Mangosteens : Peaches : Total
15 : 3 : 11 : 29
Peaches : Total
11 : 29
Answer(s): 11 : 29