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