The number of persimmons is
35 the number of dragonfruits. The number of lemons is five times that of persimmons. What is the ratio of the number of dragonfruits to the total number of fruits?
Persimmons |
Dragonfruits |
Lemons |
Total |
3 |
5 |
|
8 |
1x3 |
|
5x3 |
|
3 u |
5 u |
15 u |
23 u |
The number of persimmons is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 & 3 = 3
Lemons : Persimmons : Dragonfruits : Total
15 : 3 : 5 : 23
Dragonfruits : Total
5 : 23
Answer(s): 5 : 23