The number of mangosteens is
37 the number of starfruits. The number of peaches is thrice that of mangosteens. What is the ratio of the number of starfruits to the total number of fruits?
Mangosteens |
Starfruits |
Peaches |
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
Peaches : Mangosteens : Starfruits : Total
9 : 3 : 7 : 19
Starfruits : Total
7 : 19
Answer(s): 7 : 19