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