The number of persimmons is
27 the number of peaches. The number of pears is thrice that of persimmons. What is the ratio of the number of peaches to the total number of fruits?
Persimmons |
Peaches |
Pears |
Total |
2 |
7 |
|
9 |
1x2 |
|
3x2 |
|
2 u |
7 u |
6 u |
15 u |
The number of persimmons is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 & 2 = 2
Pears : Persimmons : Peaches : Total
6 : 2 : 7 : 15
Peaches : Total
7 : 15
Answer(s): 7 : 15