The number of persimmons is
35 the number of pears. The number of mangosteens is thrice that of persimmons. What is the ratio of the number of pears to the total number of fruits?
Persimmons |
Pears |
Mangosteens |
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
Mangosteens : Persimmons : Pears : Total
9 : 3 : 5 : 17
Pears : Total
5 : 17
Answer(s): 5 : 17