The number of starfruits is
35 the number of passion fruits. The number of lemons is thrice that of starfruits. What is the ratio of the number of passion fruits to the total number of fruits?
Starfruits |
Passion Fruits |
Lemons |
Total |
3 |
5 |
|
8 |
1x3 |
|
3x3 |
|
3 u |
5 u |
9 u |
17 u |
The number of starfruits is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 & 3 = 3
Lemons : Starfruits : Passion Fruits : Total
9 : 3 : 5 : 17
Passion Fruits : Total
5 : 17
Answer(s): 5 : 17