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In a basket, the ratio between the number oforanges and the number of apples is 7 : 13.If 8 oranges and 11 apples are eaten, the ratiobetween the number of oranges and thenumber of apples becomes 1 : 2. Find theoriginal number of oranges and the originalnumber of apples in the basket.​

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Answer:

Number of oranges = 35 & Number of apples = 65

Step-by-step EXPLANATION:

Let the common multiple be x in the ratio of orange:apple

We are given that orange/apple = 7x/13x

As 8 oranges and 11 apples are EATEN,

(7x - 8)/(13x - 11) = 1/2

2(7x-8) = 13x - 11

14x - 16 = 13x - 11

x = 5

Hence number of oranges = 7x = 35

Number of apples = 13x = 65



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