The number of mangosteens is
37 the number of guavas. The number of mangoes is thrice that of mangosteens. What is the ratio of the number of guavas to the total number of fruits?
Mangosteens |
Guavas |
Mangoes |
Total |
3 |
7 |
|
10 |
1x3 |
|
3x3 |
|
3 u |
7 u |
9 u |
19 u |
The number of mangosteens is the repeated identity.
LCM of 1 & 3 = 3
Mangoes : Mangosteens : Guavas : Total
9 : 3 : 7 : 19
Guavas : Total
7 : 19
Answer(s): 7 : 19