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